Chartered Accountant Jobs and Career Options in India and Abroad

Updated on Jul 14, 2025

Anusmita Bhatta

Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountant ) is a very prestigious finance disciplinary practitioner who majors in auditing, taxation, financial management, and business strategy.

The fresh pass out salary estimate of a Chartered Accountant in India is INR 4,50,000 to 7,00,000 on an annual basis, the highest being INR 11,50,000 annually. Depending on the type of industry one is operating, at least INR 12 lakh to 25 lakh or even more a year Chartered Accountant can be achieved by the experienced Chartered Accountants and in particular who work in multi national corporations or those who have specialized skills.

The remuneration of a Chartered Accountant depends on job, loChartered Accountant tion and experience. The metro cities and the industries, such as IT, FMCG, and the finance industry, will remunerate better. Also, the salary paid to Chartered Accountants who are further certified or have international experience is also high thus attracting the salary aspect and flexibility in this profession.

Table of Contents

Sector Wise Chartered Accountant Jobs
Private Jobs after Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountant Fresher Jobs
Chartered Accountant Jobs in India
Chartered Accountant Jobs Abroad
FAQs

Sector Wise Chartered Accountant Jobs

Chartered Accountant graduates operate in various sectors such as the public practice, in the private firms, and government agencies, and their skills are essential in the success of the businesses. Provided below is some of the sector wise Chartered Accountant jobs:

Government Jobs after Chartered Accountant

Chartered Accountants can get a chance in many government organizations, PSUs, regulation bodies, and ministries. Such jobs have job security, benefits, and help in progression with entry packages as INR 7 - 10 LPA and more at senior positions.

Job Role	Company Example	Average Salary Package	Years of Experience
Accounts Officer	ONGC, NTPC, SAIL, GAIL	INR 7 – 10 LPA	0 – 3
Finance Manager	Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil	INR 9 – 14 LPA	3 – 7
Audit Officer	Comptroller and Auditor General (Chartered Accountant G)	INR 8 – 12 LPA	2 – 5
Tax Officer	Income Tax Department, GST Department	INR 8 – 12 LPA	2 – 5
Financial Analyst	State PSUs, Development Authorities	INR 7 – 11 LPA	1 – 4
Treasury Officer	RBI, NABARD	INR 9 – 14 LPA	3 – 6
Assistant Director (Finance)	Ministries/Departments (UPSC, SSC posts)	INR 8 – 13 LPA	3 – 6

Private Jobs after Chartered Accountant

The opportunities of Chartered Accountants in the accounting firms, corporates, banks, FMCG, IT etc. are huge in the private sector. Freshers can expect salaries between INR 6 - INR 25 LPA and more, in case of an experienced job.

Job Role	Company Example	Average Salary Package	Years of Experience
Audit Associate	Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG	INR 6 – 10 LPA	0 – 2
Tax Consultant	BDO, Grant Thornton	INR 7 – 12 LPA	1 – 3
Financial Analyst	HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank	INR 8 – 14 LPA	1 – 4
Finance Manager	Reliance, TCS, Infosys, Aditya Birla Group	INR 10 – 20 LPA	3 – 7
Internal Auditor	Tata Group, Mahindra & Mahindra	INR 8 – 15 LPA	2 – 5
Risk Manager	HSBC, Citi, Standard Chartered	INR 10 – 18 LPA	3 – 6
CFO (SME/Startups)	Mid-size firms, Startups	INR 15 – 25 LPA	5+

Also read about: Chartered Accountant Foundation Course Info

Chartered Accountant Fresher Jobs

Newly qualified Chartered Accountants begin working in both auditing and taxation jobs in passport issues, finance jobs, and compliance. In India, the starting packages of Chartered Accountant range between INR 6 - 10 LPA, and recruiters include BIG 4 and banks.

Job Role	Package Range	Job Description
Audit Associate	INR 6 – 10 LPA	Conducts statutory, internal, and tax audits.
Tax Consultant	INR 6.5 – 10 LPA	Advises on corporate and personal tax compliance.
Financial Analyst	INR 7 – 10 LPA	Analyses financial statements, prepares reports.
Management Trainee	INR 6 – 9 LPA	Rotational role in finance, audit, taxation.
Compliance Officer	INR 6.5 – 9.5 LPA	Ensures regulatory and legal compliance for companies.

Chartered Accountant Jobs in India

Indian Chartered Accountants can work in any industry starting with FMCG all the way to IT, banking or manufacturing. The starting wages of entry-level jobs begin at INR 6 LPA and experienced Chartered Accountants earn between INR 30 LPA and above as per the leadership position.

Job Role	Company Name & LoChartered Accountant tion	Package Range	Years of Experience
Audit Manager	Deloitte, Mumbai	INR 10 – 18 LPA	3 – 6
Tax Manager	EY, Bengaluru	INR 10 – 20 LPA	3 – 6
Finance Manager	Reliance Industries, Mumbai	INR 12 – 22 LPA	4 – 7
Internal Auditor	Tata Steel, Jamshedpur	INR 8 – 16 LPA	2 – 5
Risk Manager	HDFC Bank, Chennai	INR 10 – 18 LPA	3 – 6
Financial Controller	Aditya Birla Group, Pune	INR 15 – 25 LPA	5 – 8
Chief Financial Officer	Mid-size Company, Hyderabad	INR 20 – 35 LPA	6 – 10

Explore about: Chartered Accountant Foundation Course Centers

Chartered Accountant Jobs Abroad

There is good demand for Indian Chartered Accountants in several foreign countries and these include the UK, Australia, the UAE, Singapore, and Chartered Accountants. Salaries range from INR 30 LPA (or more) based on position, country and level of experience.

Job Role	Country	Company / Sector	Package Range	Years of Experience
Audit Senior	UK	Big 4 Firms (PwC, Deloitte)	INR 35 – 50 LPA	2 – 5
Tax Manager	Australia	KPMG, EY	INR 40 – 60 LPA	3 – 6
Finance Manager	UAE	Emirates NBD, ADNOC	INR 35 – 55 LPA	3 – 6
Financial Controller	Singapore	DBS, OCBC, Grab	INR 45 – 65 LPA	4 – 8
Internal Auditor	Chartered Accountant nada	RBC, BMO	INR 40 – 60 LPA	3 – 6
Risk Manager	UK	Barclays, HSBC	INR 45 – 65 LPA	4 – 7
CFO (SME)	Australia	Mid-size Firms	INR 50 – 80 LPA	6+
Financial Analyst	UAE	Multinational Corporates	INR 35 – 50 LPA	2 – 5
Group Accountant	Singapore	Temasek Holdings, MNCs	INR 45 – 65 LPA	4 – 7
Senior Auditor	Chartered Accountant nada	Big 4, Provincial Govt. Departments	INR 40 – 60 LPA	3 – 6

FAQs

How are technological advancements like AI and automation changing Chartered Accountant job profiles?

The use of AI, automation and advanced analytics is changing CA jobs as the aforesaid routine tasks of data entry and simple compliance checks are being automated. Such a shift is enabling CAs to prioritise more in terms of strategic advisory, business analytics and real-time auditing. Now professionals should have knowledge interpreting complicated data, implementing AI-oriented solutions, and giving insights that would result in business-lifting activities, and technology awareness is one of the main demands.

What are the challenges faced by CAs starting their own practice or firm?

The challenges associated in starting a CA practice include adapting to the changing regulations, continuous investment in emerging technology, acquisition and retention of qualified workforce, and handling various client demands. Technological advances are costly and need substantial investment whereas regulatory changes (such as implementation of GST) necessitate constant learning. It is also a constant challenge to build a client base and keep them at trust.

Which sectors offer the most dynamic and non-traditional opportunities for CAs today?

Outside of core finance jobs, CAs are now in demand through roles in banking and insurance firms, fintech startups, management consultancies, regulatory agencies and sustainability consultancies. These fields appreciate CAs because of their skills in compliance, risk analysis, digitalization, and strategies planning, presenting them with the option of working as risk managers, compliance officers, and business consultants.

How do Chartered Accountants contribute to sustainability and ESG initiatives in organizations?

CAs are important in sustainability reporting, carbon accounting and ESG assurance. They assist in the development and auditing of sustainability measures, the compliance of the global reporting standards, and recommendations as to how ESG strategies can be integrated into business operation. This upcoming practice needs CAs to re-train in models such as GRI and TCFD and climate-related financial reports.

How does the work environment differ for CAs in consulting/advisory versus in-house corporate roles?

Consulting and advisory provide the chance to work in a diverse mix of industries, fast projects, and contact with customers on a regular basis which may include a lot of traveling and long periods of hours worked. On the other hand, the corporate jobs are more stable, have regular working schedules, and centered around the financial well-being of a single company, and allow one to impact the long-term strategy.

What unique skills are most valued for Chartered Accountants in today’s job market?

Highly sought after by employers are CAs who are well versed with regulatory, have commercial awareness, expertise with software, critical thinkers and can adapt to emerging technologies. Data analytics, cloud accounting and cybersecurity skills are becoming important, as well as the skill to communicate complicated financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

What are the emerging trends shaping the future of Chartered Accountant jobs?

The prominent trends are mainstreaming of hybrid work models, the emergence of advisory and consulting services, the augmented interest in sustainability and ESG reporting, and the use of AI and automation. These shifts are increasing CA jobs to cross-border compliance, strategic business advice, technology consulting with ongoing training, and flexibility.

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