Job Description

Job description:
Please note : We are a remote-first organization so you can work from anywhere in India. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events. Duration: 12 Months

Stipend: 15,000 INR per month

Prerequisite for the role: Cleared Intermediate level CA (both groups) with exams due in November 2024 or later and eligible for Industrial Training



As an Intern, the candidate will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, while further developing their skills and knowledge in the field of finance and accounting.
Job responsibilities:

The candidate would be assigned in one or more below mentioned area in the field of finance.

• Assist in conducting financial analysis, preparing financial reports, and maintaining accounting records.
• Support the team in performing internal audits and reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Collaborate with the team to reconcile financial discrepancies and resolve accounting issues.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and monitor actual performance against targets.
• Prepare and execute plan to optimise interest cost and interest income.
• Prepare and execute plan to optimise Forex hedging gain.
• Conduct research on relevant accounting and tax regulations to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Support in the preparation and filing of various tax returns, including income tax, GST, and TDS.


Qualifications and prerequisites:
• Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant eligible for Industrial training as per ICAI
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and taxation.
• Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office (particularly Excel).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


Additional information:

CACTUS is a culture-driven company powered by its people, their passion, and their inspiration. All Cactizens live by the culture and values that define us.


We value people for their talent, personality, competency, and the ability to learn and grow. We create a work environment that allows people to thrive and show their best performance. We believe in meritocracy.


We take pride in our diversity. We strive to embrace diverse voices and create an inclusive workplace.


We encourage all Cactizens to talk openly about their ideas and opinions and provide feedback to anyone who is a part of CACTUS, regardless of designation, experience, or seniority. We also encourage them to place their trust and be open to differences in opinions and feedback.


About CACTUS:

Cactus Communications is a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. We offer editorial, translation, education, and training solutions for researchers; strategic and tactical scientific content solutions to global life science organizations; AI-powered scholarly publishing products for journals and researchers; and solutions for science dissemination and engagement with peers, public, and policymakers for wider research outreach. We have offices in London, Princeton, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai; a global workforce of over 3,000 experts; and customers from over 190 countries.


Awards and recognition:
• Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs since 2016.
• Recognised as 'Employers of the Future' two years in a row in 2023 and 2022, in a study by LeadUp Universe, Fortune India and Work Universe
• Recognised as One of India's Top 100 best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in 2022
• Winner of 'Best Innovation Leveraging AI Services' at AWS AI Conclave 2022
• Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials 2019 by Times Ascent and Learning & Organisation Development Roundtable
• Emerged as one of India's Top 10 Safe Workplaces for Women in a survey conducted by Rainmaker in 2019
• Ranked #1 among India's Great Mid-Size Workplaces by Great Place to Work Institute in 2017