Senior Associate

About the Role 

LBN Associates is looking for an experienced Senior Associate to independently handle audit, accounting and taxation engagements for a diverse client portfolio. This role suits a hands-on professional with strong technical command of Income Tax and GST, sound audit exposure, and the maturity to own assignments end to end and guide junior team members. 

Key Responsibilities 

Audit & Assurance 

• Independently execute statutory audits, tax audits and internal audits for companies, firms, LLPs and trusts. 

• Plan and lead audit fieldwork – vouching, verification, ledger scrutiny and finalization of books of accounts. 

• Draft audit reports, financial statements and schedules in line with Schedule III, applicable Accounting Standards and CARO, as relevant. 

• Review the work of junior associates and articles, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. 

Taxation – Direct & Indirect 

• Income Tax: Prepare and file ITRs for individuals, firms, LLPs and companies; compute advance tax, self-assessment tax and capital gains. 

• Tax audits: Prepare and file Form 3CA/3CB/3CD with annexures. 

• GST: File GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C; perform GST/ITC reconciliations (2A/2B) and resolve mismatches. 

• TDS: Manage deduction, payment, quarterly return filing (24Q/26Q) and reconciliation with Form 26AS; issue Form 16/16A. 

• Notices & assessments: Draft replies to Income Tax and GST notices (e.g. ASMT-10, DRC) and support assessment/scrutiny proceedings.

Accounting & Compliance 

• Prepare and finalise financial statements – Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss and Cash Flow. 

• Maintain books of accounts for multiple clients in Zoho Books and Tally, including reconciliations and month-end close. Accounting & Compliance 

• Handle statutory/ROC compliance (AOC-4, MGT-7, etc.) and payroll-related filings (PF, ESI, PT) as required. 

• Coordinate with clients for data, clarifications and timely completion of assignments. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• CA Inter cleared or CA course discontinued, with strong practical experience. 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a CA firm (excluding articleship). 

• Good working knowledge of Audit with demonstrated hands-on experience. 

• Strong command of Income Tax and GST regulations. 

• Expertise in accounting and preparation of financial statements. 

• Working proficiency in Zoho Books and Tally (mandatory). 

• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reconciliations). 

What We Value 

• Ownership, accountability and reliability in meeting deadlines. 

• Eagerness to learn and keep pace with changing tax and regulatory requirements. 

• Attention to detail, integrity and clear communication with clients and team.