Chartered Accountant

Job Description Chartered Accountant

About Water and Shark

Water and Shark is an award-winning Global Accounting and Legal Consulting firm having a presence across 12 countries and serving clients across different countries and sectors. Our team comprises of Chartered Accountants, Corporate Lawyers having expertise in cross-border transactional advisory, corporate and international taxation, offshore advisory services, family office set-up advisory, and structuring advisory services.

We are looking for a Chartered Accountant (CA) interested in a dynamic role in group finance, MIS, consolidation, and cross-border financial advisory. We are looking for candidates with a keen interest in multi-jurisdictional financial reporting and exposure to global business transactions, covering but not limited to India, UAE, USA, Singapore, and the UK.

Candidates who are willing to apply their knowledge, skills, and experience to assist clients and management in achieving business goals across various jurisdictions are encouraged to apply.

Position Title: Associate Financial Reporting, MIS

Location: India

Experience Level: 1 – 1.5 years (Post Qualification)

Education: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Primary Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports with detailed variance and ratio analysis.
• Develop management dashboards and financial packs for leadership review.
• Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements in compliance with Ind-AS/IFRS.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial reporting across group entities. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Build and maintain financial models, including scenario-based analysis.
• Track and report budget vs. actual performance with management commentary.
• Assistance in FEMA, Transfer Pricing, and other global regulations.
• Prepare board and investor presentations on group financials.
• Provide financial analysis for restructuring, investments, and strategic projects.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including tax, legal, and business advisory.
• Contribute to process improvement and implementation of best practices in reporting.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant with 1 – 1.5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (Ind-AS/IFRS) and consolidation practices.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multi-entity data.
• High level of integrity, ownership, and professional ethics.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in cross-border transactions and international compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with FEMA, Transfer Pricing, and foreign exchange control regulations.
• Exposure to group-level MIS reporting and financial analysis.
• Understanding of corporate structuring, consolidation software/tools, and reporting automation.
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional and multi-jurisdictional teams.

What We Offer:

• Exposure to global group structures and international assignments.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior management and board-level stakeholders.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Growth-focused environment with technical and strategic learning.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Diverse and inclusive culture that values collaboration and innovation.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and relevant certifications to Please include "Chartered Accountant-FR & TAX"