Asst. Manager- Chartered Accountant - CA

Mukunda Shiva & Associates (MS Associates) is a premier chartered accountancy firm providing consulting services across audit and assurance, accounting, business planning and advisory, statutory compliance, and taxation.

Role Overview

The Team Lead is responsible for managing a team of executives and associates, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of accounting, taxation, auditing and assurance and compliance services to clients. The role acts as a bridge between Managers/Partners and the execution team, with a strong focus on quality control, client coordination, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Assignment Management

• Handle day-to-day client requirements related to accounting, compliance, and reporting
• Act as the first level of review before submissions are escalated to Managers/Partners
• Coordinate with clients for data collection, clarifications, and issue resolution
• Ensure adherence to agreed timelines and service-level commitments

Accounting & MIS Oversight

• Review bookkeeping, ledger scrutiny, and month-end / year-end closures
• Supervise preparation of MIS reports, variance analysis, and reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy in bank, GST, TDS, and other statutory reconciliations
• Support finalisation of accounts under supervision of senior leadership

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Oversee preparation and filing of GST returns, TDS returns, Income Tax returns, and related workings
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, LLP Act, and other applicable regulations
• Assist in handling notices, assessments, and audit queries
• Track statutory due dates and ensure zero non-compliance

Team Leadership & Review

• Allocate work among team members and monitor progress
• Review work output for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Guide, train, and mentor executives and associates
• Identify skill gaps and support continuous learning within the team

Process & Quality Improvement

• Follow and enforce MSA’s SOPs, checklists, and internal controls
• Identify recurring issues and suggest process improvements
• Support standardisation and automation initiatives
• Maintain proper documentation and working papers

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting, taxation, and compliance frameworks
• Review-oriented mindset with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously
• Effective communication with clients and internal stakeholders
• Leadership, delegation, and problem-solving skills