Job Description
Job role Finance Associate - Chartered Accountant (Fresher)
Company Name: Sigmoid
Department: Finance & Accounts
Location: Bangalore
Reporting To Financial Controller
About the Role: We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical Chartered Accountant (CA) to join our Controllership team in Finance . This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across accounting, financial reporting, taxation, treasury, compliance, audits, and business finance.
The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Review general ledger transactions for completeness and accuracy.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Support preparation of management reports and financial statements. Support GST, TDS, Income Tax, and statutory compliance activities.
Prepare schedules for tax filings.
Assist in responding to tax notices and audit queries.
Maintain compliance trackers.
Coordinate with statutory and tax auditors.
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Assist in implementing audit recommendations.
Maintain audit-ready documentation.
Ensure adherence to internal financial controls.
Identify process improvement opportunities.
Assist in documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Participate in automation initiatives.
Must Have:
CA Qualified (Mandatory)
01 year post-qualification experience
Strong knowledge of Financial Accounting & Financial Close
Exposure to GL, Journal Entries & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Working knowledge of GST, TDS & Income Tax
Experience in Statutory Audit and Taxation (through articleship)
Good analytical skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Good to Have:
Big 4 articleship (Preferred)
Exposure to Controllership/Corporate Finance
Knowledge of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and SOPs
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
Exposure to Treasury, Business Finance, or Financial Reporting
Experience in process improvement/automation initiatives
Background in IT Services, Consulting, or Technology companies
Proactive mindset with strong ownership and learning agility
Qualifications:
Chartered Accountant (CA) qualified
01 year of post-qualification experience
Articleship experience in Audit, Taxation, from Big 4 is desirable
Success in the First 90 Days:
First 30 Days
Understand the company's finance systems, processes, and controls. Complete knowledge transfer on month-end close activities.
Gain an understanding of the current statutory audit status, timelines, and key requirements.
Within 60 Days
Actively support and participate in month-end close activities.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and statutory auditors to facilitate audit activities.
Within 90 Days
Independently own statutory audit coordination and auditor interactions.
Take ownership of General Ledger (GL) activities and the month-end financial close process.
Ensure timely and accurate execution of assigned controllership responsibilities.