Trainee Chartered Accountant(Male)

Job Title - Chartered Accountant / Cost-&-Finance Analyst

Location: Erode, Tamil Nadu

Industry: TMT Steel / Manufacturing

Qualifications & Experience:

CA (Chartered Accountant) or CMA (Cost & Management Accountant) preferred

Fresher or Inter-qualified CA/CMA may apply

1 - 2 years of relevant finance / accounting / costing experience (if not fresher)

Compensation

As per company standard

CTC to be discussed based on experience, skills & fit

Key Responsibilities

You will handle a mix of Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting / Compliance, Cost & Controls, Taxation, Banking / Treasury, Audit / Controls, and liaising with various stakeholders.

Specifically:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with business goals.

• Monitor financial performance; analyze variances and trends and provide insights to management.

• Support in risk analysis and strategic decision-making.

Accounting & Compliance

• Handle day-to-day accounting operations: AP, AR, General Ledger, payroll etc.

• Ensure timely closing of books (monthly, quarterly, annual).

• Prepare financial statements.

• Ensure statutory compliance under the Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, etc.

Costing & Cost Control

• Work with operations / plant teams on cost analysis, inventory valuation, product costing, and pricing.

• Monitor cost centers, manage operating expenses and working capital.

• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives.

Taxation

• Ensure correct and timely filings of direct and indirect taxes (GST, TDS, corporate tax, etc.).

• Assist / coordinate with tax assessments, audits, and authorities / consultants.

Banking & Treasury

• Manage cash flows, fund flows, and maintain banking relationships.

• Oversee working capital management.

• Assist with LC / BG issuance if applicable, and ensure compliance under any loans / financing.

Audit & Controls

• Coordinate with internal / statutory auditors; provide necessary documentation.

• Help establish / maintain internal controls and risk management practices.

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, SOPs.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Support CFO / Head of Finance in strategic finance decisions.

• Liaise with operations, legal, procurement / plant teams, auditors, financial institutions as needed.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail.

Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with Word, PowerPoint for reporting / presentations.

Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Good communication skills in English; knowledge of Tamil helpful in local context.

Familiarity with accounting / costing software; ERP experience is a plus.

Should be willing to learn and adapt; operate well in a manufacturing / plant environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person