M&A Chartered Accountant - Consultant (India)

Position OverviewA global professional services organization is seeking an experienced M&A Consultant who is a Chartered Accountant based in the Maharashtra region of India. This full time consulting role supports a major business transformation following a recent acquisition. The consultant will support financial integration activities, assist with statutory compliance workstreams, contribute to payroll accounting processes, and project manage select financial tasks. This hybrid position includes remote work and requires on-site presence.ResponsibilitiesSupporting financial due diligence tasks and post-acquisition integration activitiesCoordinating the financial transition of the acquired entity into global systems, controls, and reporting frameworksSupporting payroll accounting processes, including data validation and statutory payroll compliance activitiesAssisting with statutory compliance workstream, including GST, TDS, corporate tax, MCA filings, and audit preparationSupporting general ledger activities, including reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end close tasksContributing to the preparation of financial statements in alignment with Indian Accounting Standards and global reporting guidelines, subject to client review and approvalAssisting with the evaluation of internal controls and supporting recommended enhancementsProject managing assigned financial integration tasks, including planning, tracking, coordination, and documentationSupporting transformation initiatives related to automation, process redesign, and operational improvementsCoordinating with auditors, tax advisors, and government authorities as requiredPreparing financial analyse,s including cash flow reports, forecasting inputs, and variance analysis under client oversightProviding regular status updates to client leadership regarding the progress of M&A integration activitiesMaintaining accurate documentation, workpapers, and project artifacts throughout all phases of the engagementRequired Qualification(s) Chartered Accountant qualification in IndiaMinimum of 5 years of experience with M&A, financial integration, or corporate financeStrong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards, GST, TDS, MCA, and other statutory requirementsExperience supporting payroll accounting and statutory payroll compliance in IndiaDemonstrated project management experience with the ability to manage timelines and deliverablesStrong English communication skills, written and verbalAbility to work independently within a consulting framework without taking client approval authorityProficiency with accounting systems and advanced ExcelAbility to collaborate effectively with multicultural and global teamsPreferred Qualification(s) Experience supporting cross-border acquisitions or global M&A programsExperience within multinational companies or professional services organizationsFamiliarity with IFRS or US GAAP reporting environmentsExperience with process improvement and financial automation toolsStrong ability to coordinate stakeholders and support structured project workstreamsDurationThis is a project-based consulting opportunity beginning immediately with an initial duration through the end of 2026, with the possibility of extending.Level of EffortFull-time.Working HoursStandard daytime working hours based in India.About UsSpencer Thomas Group is a professional services firm that delivers comprehensive business solutions worldwide. Whether it is global payroll and human capital management, organizational change management, enterprise service management, or program and project management services, our human-centric methodology, RightFIT, delivers extraordinary customer and employee digital experiences that advance business priorities.