Article Assistant

Job Title: Article Assistant

• Location: Bangalore

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Experience Required: Articleship students, IPCC (Completed)

Job Summary

The role involves assisting senior auditors in the planning, execution, and reporting of statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and other assurance engagements. The ideal candidate ensures compliance with applicable laws, accounting standards, and firm policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in statutory, internal, tax, and concurrent audits of clients.

• Verify books of accounts, vouchers, invoices, and supporting documents.

• Perform vouching, verification, and reconciliation of financial records.

• Assist in the preparation of audit working papers, documentation, reports, and observations.

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST, and other applicable laws.

• Coordinate with clients to collect required information and clarifications.

• Identify discrepancies and control weaknesses, and report them to seniors.

• Assist in filing audit-related forms and returns, if required.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of Accounting Standards (AS/Ind AS) and auditing principles.

• Working knowledge of Tally, Excel, and MS Office.

• Familiarity with Income Tax and GST laws (preferred).

• Strong analytical, attention-to-detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a team environment.

Desired Attributes

• Willingness to learn, take responsibility, and handle multiple assignments.

• Professional attitude, ethical conduct, and a client-focused mindset.