CA Industrial Trainee

Job Description:

This is an opportunity for a high-performing Chartered Accountancy student looking to undertake their Industrial Training in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. The candidate will be part of a high-visibility finance team that works closely with business and control leaders, contributing to strategic financial governance, balance sheet integrity, and robust internal control systems.

The candidate will be directly involved in driving internal audits, strengthening internal controls, and improving reporting processes across the organization. This role provides the opportunity to learn from seasoned finance leaders, work cross-functionally, and gain deep insights into enterprise-level financial operations.

The experience and exposure gained here will set a strong foundation for the candidate's post-qualification career, especially in Governance, Risk, Internal Audit, or Controllership domains in reputed corporates or consulting firms.

• CA student eligible for Industrial Training (as per ICAI guidelines).
• Cleared both groups of IPCC in the first attempt.
• Preferably a rank holder at IPCC level.
• Currently working in a Big 4 firm (or a comparable firm) in Risk Advisory/Internal Audit domain.
• Based in Hyderabad.

Preferred Traits:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of ownership and a "can-do" attitude.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Self-driven, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large data sets.

• As an Industrial Trainee in this role, candidate will be at the intersection of financial integrity, risk management, and strategic reporting. The candidate will be contributing to critical functions that directly impact the company's governance and financial discipline.

  Responsibilities Will Include:

• Internal Controls Testing & Documentation
  • Execute testing for key controls under the Internal Control Framework.
  • Identify and document gaps or control deficiencies and work with stakeholders for timely remediation.
  • Assist in standardizing and automating control testing procedures.
• Internal Audit Support
  • Support the internal audit cycle – planning, execution, documentation, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with business units to understand processes and risks.
  • Track implementation of audit recommendations with strong follow-ups.
• Financial Reporting & Balance Sheet Integrity
  • Support monthly and quarterly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations.
  • Assist the Finance Controller in preparing financial statements and internal financial reports.
  • Provide support during statutory and internal audits.
• Process Improvements
  • Identify areas for process efficiency and assist in implementation of best practices.
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives related to governance and reporting automation.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Engage with cross-functional teams – operations, HR, procurement, IT – for control validations.
  • Maintain strong documentation and follow-ups on open items.

• Real Ownership: The candidate won't just shadow a team – The candidate will have ownership over key deliverables that directly impact the business.
• Career Launchpad: Gain skills and experience that will place the candidate ahead of the peers post-qualification – whether in consulting, corporate finance, or risk roles.
• Mentorship: Work closely with the Finance Controller and senior leadership, gaining insights from leaders with deep industry and audit experience.
• Structured Learning: Exposure to internal audits, enterprise control frameworks, balance sheet management, and financial governance.
• High Visibility: This role touches multiple parts of the organization – an ideal platform to build relationships and prove capabilities.
• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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