What it pays
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In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
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Learning1
Develop budgets and financial forecasts
+Prepare the 2027 departmental budgets and three-year financial forecasts using last year’s trial balance and…
Develop budgets and financial forecasts
+Prepare the 2027 departmental budgets and three-year financial forecasts using last year’s trial balance and headcount plans, flag cashflow shortfalls by quarter, and deliver a consolidated forecast to Maria in FP&A by next Wednesday for review.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Analysing3
Examine financial records for accuracy
+Inspect the full set of FY2026 ledger entries, bank reconciliations and supplier statements, confirm ledger…
Examine financial records for accuracy
+Inspect the full set of FY2026 ledger entries, bank reconciliations and supplier statements, confirm ledger balances tie to bank and sub-ledgers, and produce a one-page exceptions list for Susan the finance director by Friday noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Identify discrepancies and risks
+Scan receivables, payables, payroll and inventory ledgers for anomalies, quantify the material discrepancies…
Identify discrepancies and risks
+Scan receivables, payables, payroll and inventory ledgers for anomalies, quantify the material discrepancies and control weaknesses, and prioritise the top three risks with proposed remediation steps for the audit committee next Tuesday.
The tools that do the workAlteryxMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Review financial documents for errors
+Review the month-end financial packs, supporting invoices and journal evidence, correct any mispostings, and…
Review financial documents for errors
+Review the month-end financial packs, supporting invoices and journal evidence, correct any mispostings, and produce a corrected summary with rationale and recommended posting guidance for the accounts team by close of business Monday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsWikipedia
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Keeping the record2
Create audit reports
+Draft the external audit report covering scope, key findings, material adjustments and management responses…
Create audit reports
+Draft the external audit report covering scope, key findings, material adjustments and management responses for FY2026, attach supporting working papers and send the draft to Helen in assurance for comment by Thursday afternoon.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsAdobe Acrobatjob descriptionsO*NET
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Audit financial data
+Perform the statutory audit procedures on the general ledger, test samples of revenue and expense…
Audit financial data
+Perform the statutory audit procedures on the general ledger, test samples of revenue and expense transactions, document evidence, and produce a final audit memo with conclusions and recommended audit adjustments for the partner by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCOWikipedia
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The daily work17
Calculate taxes owed and prepare tax returns
+Calculate corporation tax and VAT liability for the year to 31 March using the client’s ledgers and bank…
Calculate taxes owed and prepare tax returns
+Calculate corporation tax and VAT liability for the year to 31 March using the client’s ledgers and bank statements, show workings by tax line, prepare and finalise the tax returns ready for signature and flag any uncertain positions for review before filing by 30 June.
The tools that do the workIntuit TurboTaxMicrosoft ExcelO*NETWikipedia
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Provide other tax-related advice in reference to current legislation
+Review the draft question on R&D relief and the impact of the new transfer pricing guidance for Acme Ltd,…
Provide other tax-related advice in reference to current legislation
+Review the draft question on R&D relief and the impact of the new transfer pricing guidance for Acme Ltd, cite the relevant sections of current legislation, set out two practical options with estimated tax effect and recommend next steps for the board meeting on Tuesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeESCOO*NET
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Prepare financial records
+Compile the year-end trial balance, post adjusting entries from the schedule of accruals and prepayments,…
Prepare financial records
+Compile the year-end trial balance, post adjusting entries from the schedule of accruals and prepayments, produce the statement of financial position and profit and loss with supporting working papers and reconcile to bank balances for the auditor by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Review financial statements
+Perform a review of the draft financial statements for the year ended 31 March: check revenue recognition,…
Review financial statements
+Perform a review of the draft financial statements for the year ended 31 March: check revenue recognition, depreciation, provisions and director disclosures, note any material misstatements and prepare an amendments list for the audit partner by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET
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Verify compliance with regulations
+Verify that the client’s payroll, VAT returns and expense policy comply with current corporate and tax…
Verify compliance with regulations
+Verify that the client’s payroll, VAT returns and expense policy comply with current corporate and tax regulations, document any breaches with evidence, recommend corrective actions and set target dates for remediation with the finance manager.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsWikipedia
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Evaluate internal processes and policies
+Assess internal accounting processes for month-end close and cash receipts: map current workflows, identify…
Evaluate internal processes and policies
+Assess internal accounting processes for month-end close and cash receipts: map current workflows, identify three control weaknesses with examples of failed controls, estimate the risk exposure, and propose prioritized policy changes for the CFO within ten days.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsWikipedia
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Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
+Draft the management finance report for the board: explain this quarter's accounting records, include…
Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
+Draft the management finance report for the board: explain this quarter's accounting records, include condensed financial statements, call out three variances over 10% with causes, and recommend two control actions; have it ready for Tuesday board pack.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelGoogle DocsO*NET
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Prepare adjusting journal entries.
+Prepare the month-end adjusting journal entries: list accruals, prepayments, depreciation and inventory…
Prepare adjusting journal entries.
+Prepare the month-end adjusting journal entries: list accruals, prepayments, depreciation and inventory adjustments with amounts, reference the supporting working papers, and post them so the trial balance is clean for next Monday's close.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelIntuit QuickBooksO*NET
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Examine whether the organization's objectives are reflected in its management activities, and whether employees understand the objectives.
+Assess whether our stated objectives appear in day-to-day management activity: review three departmental…
Examine whether the organization's objectives are reflected in its management activities, and whether employees understand the objectives.
+Assess whether our stated objectives appear in day-to-day management activity: review three departmental meeting minutes, interview four managers about targets, report gaps in understanding and three recommendations to align objectives with daily KPIs by Friday.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsO*NET
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Review taxpayer accounts, and conduct audits on-site, by correspondence, or by summoning taxpayer to office.
+Review selected taxpayer accounts for audit: select five accounts showing unusual VAT or payroll trends,…
Review taxpayer accounts, and conduct audits on-site, by correspondence, or by summoning taxpayer to office.
+Review selected taxpayer accounts for audit: select five accounts showing unusual VAT or payroll trends, request supporting invoices and bank statements by correspondence, schedule one on-site visit next Wednesday if documents are incomplete.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelAdobe AcrobatO*NET
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Conduct pre-implementation audits to determine if systems and programs under development will work as planned.
+Carry out a pre-implementation audit of the payroll system under development: map the payroll process, test…
Conduct pre-implementation audits to determine if systems and programs under development will work as planned.
+Carry out a pre-implementation audit of the payroll system under development: map the payroll process, test three critical controls in the prototype run, document failures and required fixes, and deliver the go/no-go recommendation to IT and HR by Friday noon.
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Process invoices for payment.
+Process supplier invoices for payment: match invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts, flag three…
Process invoices for payment.
+Process supplier invoices for payment: match invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts, flag three discrepancies for approvers, schedule cleared payments for the fortnightly run on Thursday, and attach supporting documents to the payment records.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksAdobe AcrobatO*NET
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Conduct transaction testing
+Test a sample of January to March sales and purchase transactions for accuracy and authorization, trace each…
Conduct transaction testing
+Test a sample of January to March sales and purchase transactions for accuracy and authorization, trace each to the original invoice and bank receipt, note and explain any mismatches, and prepare a one-page summary of exceptions for the audit manager by Wednesday.
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Identify areas of operational risk
+Review the month-end workflow, map cash receipts, procurement and payroll processes, identify points where…
Identify areas of operational risk
+Review the month-end workflow, map cash receipts, procurement and payroll processes, identify points where controls are weak or absent, estimate likely financial impact, and deliver a prioritized list of three remediation actions to the finance director by next Tuesday.
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Check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud
+Scan the ledger for duplicate payments, rounded vendor amounts, unusual timing and vendor name anomalies for…
Check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud
+Scan the ledger for duplicate payments, rounded vendor amounts, unusual timing and vendor name anomalies for the last six months, investigate any flagged items back to source documents, and produce a one-page findings memo with recommended follow-up by Friday.
The tools that do the workAlteryxESCO
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Resolve insolvency cases
+Take the insolvent client file, assemble creditor claims, reconcile cashflow projections to bank statements,…
Resolve insolvency cases
+Take the insolvent client file, assemble creditor claims, reconcile cashflow projections to bank statements, propose the most viable restructuring or liquidation plan with creditor ranking, and send the proposal to the insolvency partner and lead creditor counsel by Monday morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelGoogle DocsESCO
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Prepare tax returns
+Prepare the small company’s corporate and VAT returns for the quarter, reconcile payroll and expense entries…
Prepare tax returns
+Prepare the small company’s corporate and VAT returns for the quarter, reconcile payroll and expense entries to the general ledger, calculate tax liabilities, attach working papers and submit the returns to the tax director for review by Thursday close of business.
The tools that do the workIntuit QuickBooksESCO
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