CA Fresher

We are looking for a young and dynamic Chartered Accountant (CA) Fresher to join our Finance & Accounts team in a manufacturing environment. The role will provide exposure to plant finance, cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, MIS, taxation, internal controls, and business finance. The candidate will work closely with the Finance, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Business teams to support financial decision-making and ensure effective financial controls. Key Responsibilities 1. Plant Finance & Accounting Support day-to-day finance and accounting activities at the manufacturing unit.Assist in preparation and review of plant financial statements and MIS.Monitor manufacturing-related expenses and identify cost variances.Support month-end and year-end closing activities.Ensure accurate accounting and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.2. Costing & Cost Control Assist in product costing, standard costing, and cost analysis.Analyze material, labour, power, overhead, and manufacturing costs.Track actual costs against budgets/standards and highlight variances.Support initiatives for cost optimization and operational efficiency.Prepare cost-related reports and management dashboards.3. MIS & Management Reporting Prepare monthly and periodic MIS reports for management.Analyze key financial and operational performance indicators.Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.Provide financial insights to support business and operational decisions.4. Budgeting & Forecasting Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.Coordinate with various departments for collection and validation of budget inputs.Track actual performance against budgets and identify key deviations.Assist in preparation of business plans and financial projections.5. Audit & Internal Controls Coordinate and support internal, statutory, and tax audits.Ensure compliance with financial policies, processes, and internal controls.Assist in identifying control gaps and implementing corrective actions.Maintain appropriate documentation and audit records.6. Taxation & Statutory Compliance Assist in GST, TDS, income tax, and other statutory compliance activities.Support preparation of tax workings, reconciliations, and returns.Assist in responding to audit/tax queries and maintaining supporting documentation.7. Working Capital & Business Finance Monitor working capital, receivables, payables, and inventory.Support cash-flow monitoring and analysis.Analyze inventory levels and ageing to identify opportunities for optimization.Work with cross-functional teams to improve working capital efficiency.8. Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.Support implementation of automation and digital finance initiatives.Leverage ERP/SAP and MS Excel for analysis and reporting.Prepare dashboards and analytical reports for management review.Key Skills Required Strong knowledge of Accounting, Costing, Financial Reporting, and Taxation.Good understanding of manufacturing finance concepts.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Good command of MS Excel and financial analysis.Knowledge of SAP/ERP will be an added advantage.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work with cross-functional teams.Strong attention to detail and numerical aptitude.Willingness to learn and work in a manufacturing/plant environment.Preferred Candidate Profile Strong academic record and analytical orientation.Should be proactive, adaptable, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.Willingness to work closely with plant/business teams. Career Opportunity This role offers an opportunity for a CA Fresher to build strong expertise in Manufacturing Finance, with exposure to plant operations, costing, MIS, business finance, budgeting, taxation, audits, and financial controls. .