Colosseum - Chartered Accountant

Job Description - Chartered Accountant (CA)

Position Title: Chartered Accountant

Experience - 1-2 yrs (Freshers can also apply)

Location : Hyderabad

Role Overview:

- As a newly qualified Chartered Accountant, you will support day-to-day accounting, assist in statutory compliance, and participate in month-end closing activities for our luxury retail business (furniture, modular kitchens, interiors, and colours). The role offers structured mentorship and exposure to multiple facets of retail finance.

- You will take ownership of core accounting cycles, oversee statutory compliance, and drive process efficiencies across our luxury retail brands. The role demands strong technical knowledge, hands-on ERP skills, and the capacity to liaise with auditors, bankers, and internal stakeholders.

- Lead monthly/quarterly close; prepare trial balance, balance-sheet schedules, and cash-flow statements.

- Review GL postings by juniors; ensure adherence to Ind-AS and company policies.

- Independently compute and file GST (GSTR-1/3B) and TDS returns; reconcile 2B/2A.

- Liaise with external consultants for tax audits, transfer pricing, and assessments.

- Analyse SKU-level margins, landed cost, and price variances.

- Provide insights to merchandising and procurement teams for margin improvement.

- Assist in annual operating plan; track forecasts vs. actuals and explain variances.

- Build dynamic Excel/Power BI models for sales and expense projections.

- Design and test SOPs for cash, inventory, and gift-card cycles

- Coordinate year-end statutory audit and internal audit walkthroughs.

- Drive migration of legacy reports to SAP Fiori/BI.

- Train store accountants on system best practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with 1-2 years post-qualification experience in retail, FMCG, e-commerce, or Big 4 assurance/advisory.

- Advanced knowledge of Ind-AS, Indian GST law, direct-tax provisions, and basic transfer-pricing concepts.

- Proven ability to interpret financial data, build dashboards, and influence business decisions.

- Strong interpersonal skills; able to present to senior leadership and mentor junior accountants.

- High level of integrity and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.