Professional accounting, audit and company secretary roles need qualifications and experience, and they pay accordingly. Career Guideline currently has openings in Mulund West, Mumbai for chartered accountants, company secretaries and senior accountants.
This guide explains what these roles involve and what recent openings asked for and paid.
Recent openings in Mumbai
- Chartered accountant, internal audit and business advisory (Mulund West): 2 to 4 years of post-qualification experience, ₹13 to ₹15 LPA. The role leads a team of 5 to 6 interns on internal audits and advisory work. For candidates living in Mumbai.
- Manager, secretarial practice (Mulund): CS qualified, 7+ years of post-qualification experience in a practising CS or CA firm, day shift, up to ₹15 LPA.
- Senior accountant (Mumbai): 7 to 8 years of accounting and GST/TDS compliance experience, preferably in a CA firm, supervising an accounts team and handling large clients.
These figures come from real openings posted by Career Guideline and are not guarantees. Pay depends on the company, your experience, your test scores and your interview.
What each role involves
- Internal audit and advisory: checking a company's processes and controls, finding weaknesses and advising on fixes.
- Company secretarial practice: making sure a company follows company law, files returns on time and runs board meetings properly.
- Accounts and compliance: maintaining books, filing GST and TDS returns, and managing client accounts, often using Tally.
What employers look for
- The right qualification: CA for audit and advisory, CS for secretarial work
- Post-qualification experience, often in a CA or CS firm
- GST, TDS and Tally skills for accounts roles
- Team management for senior roles
How to grow
Working in a professional firm builds the strongest base. After a few years, you can move into a corporate finance team, a managerial role in a firm, or advisory work. Keep your profile updated with your qualification and key skills, as covered in our LinkedIn profile guide and resume mistakes to avoid. For pay discussions, see salary negotiation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary of a chartered accountant in Mumbai?
A recent Career Guideline opening in Mulund West offered ₹13 to ₹15 LPA for a CA with 2 to 4 years of post-qualification experience.
What does a company secretary manager earn?
A recent opening for a manager in secretarial practice offered up to ₹15 LPA for a CS with 7+ years of experience.
Do I need experience in a CA firm?
Several recent openings preferred experience in a CA or CS firm.
Is Tally knowledge required?
For accounts roles, yes. A recent senior accountant opening asked for proficiency in Tally and hands-on GST and TDS experience.
Do these jobs need work from office?
Recent Mumbai openings were based in Mulund West and asked for candidates living in Mumbai.