Finance, Tax & Compliance Internship

About the Internship

Variabl is seeking a motivated and meticulous Finance, Tax & Compliance Intern to support client onboarding and servicing activities. This role involves direct collaboration with the team to facilitate client coordination, document management, accounting assistance, tax filings, and adherence to statutory compliance. Interns will gain hands-on experience in managing financial and compliance operations typical of startups and various organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding new business clients by understanding their finance workflows, business setup, and compliance needs.
• Gather, validate, organize, and maintain client documentation such as KYC, registrations, and financial records.
• Develop onboarding checklists ensuring all client documents are correctly collected.
• Engage professionally with clients via email, calls, and meetings to resolve queries and follow up on pending information.
• Generate regular reports to track client status, outstanding tasks, documents, and deadlines.
• Maintain compliance calendars for each client and monitor statutory deadlines.
• Provide support with bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounting reviews, and preparation of financial working papers.
• Assist in preparing and filing GST, TDS, income tax, and other tax-related returns under guidance.
• Support compliance requirements for companies and LLPs, including MCA and ROC documentation.
• Conduct research on tax, finance, and regulatory topics relevant to clients.
• Handle day-to-day client queries regarding finance and compliance with appropriate supervision.
• Coordinate with external professionals such as chartered accountants and company secretaries to complete work assignments.
• Contribute to refining internal processes including checklists, templates, trackers, and SOPs.
• Follow up consistently and courteously with clients to ensure timely task completion.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in record keeping.
• Manage multiple responsibilities efficiently while meeting deadlines.

Candidate Profile and Eligibility

• Pursuing or recently graduated in B.Com, BBA, M.Com, MBA Finance, CA, CS, CMA, or relevant fields.
• Available for a full-time in-office internship, starting between mid-August and late September 2026.
• Committed to a six-month internship duration.
• Comfortable interacting directly with clients and managing multiple deadlines.
• Possesses keen interest in taxation, accounting, and compliance management.
• Fresh graduates are welcome; emphasis on attitude, initiative, and communication skills over prior experience.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, taxation frameworks, and business compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and record accuracy.
• Effective organization and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while handling confidential information.
• Self-motivated learning attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks.

Learning Outcomes

• Experience full-cycle client onboarding and servicing.
• Develop skills in accounting documentation and financial record-keeping.
• Gain practical insights into GST, TDS, income tax processes, and statutory compliance for companies and LLPs.
• Understand how to manage compliance calendars and meet deadlines.
• Enhance client communication and coordination with finance professionals.
• Learn to build and improve internal operational processes and documentation.

Additional Information and Perks

• Monthly stipend ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹12,000, based on skills and assessment.
• Internship certificate upon completion and letter of recommendation based on performance.
• Direct mentorship from experienced finance and compliance professionals.
• Exposure to real client projects and opportunity to interact with company founders and business owners.
• Prospects for pre-placement offers depending on performance and business needs.