Manager - Finance & Accounts
58399 Points
Joined June 2010
Hi Varun,
Congratulations on clearing CA in Nov '23 — that's a huge milestone!
Now that you’re looking for remote opportunities as a fresher CA, let’s talk about:
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Where to find remote CA jobs
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๐ What job profiles you can apply for
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๐ก Tips to stand out and get shortlisted
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1. Where to Find Remote CA Jobs (as a Fresher)
Here are reliable platforms and strategies to find remote roles:
๐ฏ Job Portals with Filters for "Remote"
Platform |
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LinkedIn |
Use filters: Experience – Entry Level, Job Type – Remote |
Naukri.com |
Add “CA fresher remote” in search + set alerts |
Indeed |
Look for “work from home” finance roles |
CAclubindia Jobs |
Specialised for CAs – regularly lists fresher & remote openings |
Internshala |
For freelance/contract-based accounting or audit work |
AngelList Talent (now Wellfound) |
Great for startup-based remote finance jobs |
Turing / Remote OK / FlexJobs |
For international or cross-border remote roles (mostly tech/startup companies) |
๐ 2. What Profiles Can You Apply For? (As a Fresher CA, Remote)
As a CA fresher, you’re eligible for multiple profiles that companies are willing to outsource remotely:
๐งพ Remote-Friendly CA Fresher Roles
Profile |
Descripttion |
Remote Viability |
Finance Analyst |
MIS, budgeting, variance analysis |
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High |
Accounts Finalisation |
Book closure, reconciliations |
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Medium |
Audit Support |
Remote audit documentation, IFC, SOX |
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High |
Taxation Support |
GST returns, ITRs, TDS compliance |
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Medium |
FP&A |
Forecasting, planning, Excel/Power BI |
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High |
Start-up Finance Roles |
Fund accounting, investor decks |
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High |
US Accounting (QuickBooks/Xero) |
Outsourced client work |
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Very High |
Freelance Work on Upwork/Fiverr |
Contract projects |
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High |
๐ Tip: Learn QuickBooks or Xero — opens up remote international roles (especially for clients in US/UK/AU).
๐ก 3. Tips to Land Remote Jobs as a CA Fresher
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Build a Job-Ready Resume
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Highlight Articleship exposure (mention industry + tools used)
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Include skills relevant for remote roles:
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Excel (pivot, lookup, macros)
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Tally, SAP, Zoho, QuickBooks
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Ind AS, Income Tax, GST, etc.
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Use keywords from job descripttions (helps with filters)
๐ฏ LinkedIn Strategy
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Update your title:
“Qualified CA | Seeking Remote Finance Role | FP&A | Audit | Tax”
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Post a job-seeking update (tag #CAJobs #RemoteJobs)
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Connect with finance leads, CA recruiters, Big 4 managers
๐ Learn a Niche Skill
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QuickBooks/Xero (for remote international accounting)
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Power BI/Tableau (for FP&A/analytics roles)
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US Tax Basics (1040, 1120) — opens BPO/KPO paths
๐ Bonus: Remote CA Hiring Companies to Watch
Company |
Role Type |
QX Global Group |
US/UK accounting outsourcing |
Entigrity |
Remote accounting (US clients) |
Initor Global |
Tax & accounting outsourcing |
SuperCA / ClearTax |
Tax support (remote) |
Remote-based startups (via AngelList) |
FP&A, MIS |
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Action Plan for You
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Build your updated CV + LinkedIn with remote-ready skills
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Register on: LinkedIn Jobs, CAclubindia Jobs, Internshala, AngelList
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Apply filters: “Remote + CA Fresher”
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Post actively & connect with industry mentors
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Start freelancing (if possible) to build remote work credibility