Semi Qualified - CA - Team Lead - Accounting - Compliance

**Job Description** We are seeking a proactive, technically sound **Semi-Qualified CA (Inter-CA / CA Finalist)** to lead an operational pod handling end-to-end accounting, monthly book closure, statutory compliances, and direct client coordination. This is a leadership-track role combining technical execution, team management, and client relationship management. **Key Responsibilities:** - Team Leadership & Execution Management: - Lead, review, and mentor a team of 4 to 6 accountants - Allocate client portfolios, manage work allocations, and ensure 100% adherence to statutory filing deadlines. - Accounting & Monthly Book Closure: - Oversee end-to-end month-end and year-end book closure processes for multi-industry clients in Zoho Books and Tally. - Finalize Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss statements, trial balance scrutinies, and bank/inter-company reconciliations. - Statutory Compliance & Review: - Final review and sign-off on GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C reconciliation), TDS/TCS computations, and quarterly return filings. - Oversee payroll compliance filings including PF, ESIC, and Professional Tax (PT). - Assist in Income Tax return preparation, tax audit schedules, and statutory audit documentation. - Client Relationship & Communication: - Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for client accounts, conducting periodic financial review calls and resolving compliance queries. - Coordinate with clients to ensure smooth data collection, missing document resolution, and advisory delivery. **Desired Candidate Profile** - Educational Qualification: Inter-CA / Semi-Qualified CA (Completed articleship; CA Final attempts paused/ongoing). - Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience working in a CA Firm environment, with at least 1 year in a team handling/supervisory role. - Technical Software: Advanced working knowledge of Zoho Books, Tally Prime, MS Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, financial modeling), and GST/Income Tax online portals. - Soft Skills: Strong team management abilities, excellent client-facing verbal and written communication in English and Hindi/Marathi, and sharp analytical skills.