Industrial Trainee

CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may choose to work from home in Mumbai; however, you will be required to travel to our Andheri East office twice a week for business requirements, meetings, or company/team events, or on short notice as needed. 

Please note: This is a hybrid role and we are hiring for candidates based in Mumbai ONLY. 

Duration: 12 Months 

Stipend: 15,000 INR per month 

Prerequisite for the role: Candidate must have cleared both groups of the CA Intermediate level and should currently be preparing for the CA Final examinations.

You will support financial reporting, compliance & consolidation activities and would be assigned in one or more below mentioned area:

• Payroll accounting for India & international entities
• Month end closure accounting & review
• Support group consolidation activities in line with Ind AS (including Ind AS 110).
• Perform intercompany eliminations and confirmations across group entities.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the monthly and annual close process.
• Support preparation of audit PBCs (Prepared by Client schedules) and coordinate with auditors.
• Prepare MIS reports and variance analysis from consolidation schedules.
• Contribute to strengthening financial controls and reporting processes.
• Provide support for day-to-day business-as-usual (BAU) operations by executing routine tasks and ensuring smooth functioning of ongoing processes.

• Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant eligible for Industrial training as per ICAI. 
• Cleared both groups of CA Intermediate.
• Currently pursuing / preparing for CA Final.
• Good understanding of Ind AS.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Exposure to ERP systems (experience with Oracle Hyperion is an added advantage).

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds. 

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.