ACR Tax Accounting Compliance and Reporting Analyst

About the role

EY is hiring for its Tax Accounting Compliance and Reporting (ACR) practice in Chennai. In this position, you will handle and track the day-to-day work connected to client engagements, with responsibility across core accounting, payroll, and compliance activities.

Technical requirements

The role calls for hands-on experience in general ledger, accounts payable, and tax-related work, along with a strong grounding in accounting operations. Candidates should be familiar with SAP and have worked in a service environment supporting clients on general ledger processes.

• Prior exposure to core general ledger, accounts payable, and tax functions.
• Qualification such as CA Inter, MBA, M.Com, or B.Com.
• Practical working knowledge of SAP.
• Background in a service industry handling general ledger services for clients.
• 1 to 7 years of experience managing and executing client-facing general ledger work.
• Strong command over Excel and analytical problem-solving.
• Preference for candidates who have handled cost-plus IT entities and export-related work.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and the Companies Act, with familiarity in GL statutory compliance, financial statement preparation, and GL reconciliations.
• Knowledge of accrual accounting and AP-related compliance, including conversion of USD to INR for foreign remittances, cash forecasting, ESPP payments, CSR payments, purchase order creation with approvals, and treasury activities such as fixed deposit placement and coordination with bankers.
• Strong understanding of TDS rules, monthly tax payments, quarterly TDS returns, advance tax calculations, tax audit schedules, finalization work, GST filing, and FLA return filing.
• Experience with exports, STPI rules, Softex return filing, NSTPI regulations, and GST refunds.
• Awareness of updated financial reporting practices such as IND AS.
• Good communication skills for coordinating inputs and preparing client deliverables.

Operational responsibilities

• Handle client deliverables related to general ledger and compliance activities for India operations.
• Maintain consistent quality in output and execution.
• Coordinate with clients to understand requirements and align expectations.
• Meet agreed SLA targets for turnaround time and accuracy.
• Review work and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

People and teamwork

• Work closely with team members and seniors to understand concerns and help resolve them.
• Contribute as a team player and support team growth and development.
• Stay effective under pressure while managing client expectations.
• Offer practical solutions to functional and operational issues.

Additional skills

• Comfortable working in a demanding, client-facing environment.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Logical thinking with strong analytical skills.

What EY is looking for

EY values people who can work collaboratively across multiple client teams while meeting commercial and legal obligations. The ideal candidate should take a practical approach to solving complex issues and be able to provide clear, useful, and actionable solutions.

Application details

Interested candidates were asked to share their resume by email to soujanya.v.patgar@in.ey.com and Vishist.kala@in.ey.com.