About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Audit Manager to lead and manage statutory, tax, internal, and management audit assignments for a diverse portfolio of corporate and MSME clients. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, along with proven team-management and client-handling skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and execute statutory, tax, internal, and management audits for corporate and MSME clients.
- Develop audit plans, identify key risk areas, and design appropriate audit procedures.
- Review financial statements, books of accounts, vouchers, supporting documents, and accounting records.
- Evaluate internal controls, identify process gaps, and recommend practical improvements.
- Identify financial irregularities, compliance issues, and potential areas of risk.
- Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards, Auditing Standards, Companies Act, GST laws, Income Tax laws, and other regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and review detailed audit reports, working papers, observations, and management recommendations.
- Handle GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other taxation-related audit and compliance matters.
- Coordinate with clients, management, finance teams, and other stakeholders to obtain required information and resolve audit queries.
- Supervise, guide, and mentor junior and senior audit team members.
- Review the work performed by team members and ensure accuracy and quality of audit deliverables.
- Manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously and ensure timely completion within agreed deadlines.
- Stay updated with changes in Indian taxation, accounting standards, company law, GST, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Use accounting and audit technology/software to improve audit efficiency and reporting.
- Support clients with actionable recommendations for improving financial controls, processes, and compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is preferred/mandatory.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience in audit management or a senior audit role.
- Hands-on experience in conducting and reviewing financial and statutory audits.
- Strong understanding of GST, Income Tax, TDS, Companies Act, and applicable accounting/auditing standards.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent financial statement analysis and audit-review skills.
- Strong knowledge of Tally, Zoho Books, MS Excel, or similar accounting/audit software.
- Comfortable working with GSTN, MCA, and Income Tax Department (ITD) portals.
- Excellent report-writing and documentation skills.
- Strong client communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and manage an audit team.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and risks.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively under strict deadlines.
Experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in audit, accounting, taxation, or related areas.
- Prior experience in audit management / team leadership is highly preferred.
- Experience handling multiple corporate and MSME clients will be an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Audit Planning & Execution
- Statutory & Internal Audit
- Financial Statement Review
- Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
- Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- GST & Income Tax
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Client Relationship Management
- Financial Analysis
- Audit Reporting & Documentation
- Time & Engagement Management
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
