Audit Associate
Executes statutory, internal, stock, and tax audit assignments end-to-end across the firm’s client portfolio, on-site in Pune and across Maharashtra.
Reports To
Assistant Audit Manager / Audit Manager / Partner
Department
Audit & Assurance
Employment Type
Full-time
Software
Tally and SAP; MS Excel; exposure to other ERP / accounting software preferred
Work Location
In person — Pune office and client sites across Maharashtra
Role Summary
The Audit Associate executes statutory, internal, stock, and tax audit assignments across the firm’s client portfolio, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, ICAI guidelines, and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on execution role: the incumbent plans and carries out fieldwork, performs vouching and verification, prepares working papers, and drafts financial statements and audit reports, which are then reviewed and signed off by the Audit Manager or Partner. The role requires someone able to manage assignments and client relationships independently, travel to client sites across Maharashtra, and flag discrepancies and risks proactively rather than waiting to be asked.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution
- Plan, execute, and review statutory, internal, stock, and tax audit assignments in line with the approved audit programme.
- Perform core audit procedures, including vouching and verification of accounts and balances.
- Conduct periodic physical stock audits at client premises.
Working Papers & Reporting
- Prepare working papers, schedules, and audit documentation that support audit conclusions.
- Draft financial statements and audit reports for review by the Audit Manager / Partner.
- Report discrepancies, exceptions, and key findings to the reporting Manager on a timely basis.
Risk, Compliance & Controls
- Conduct risk assessments and identify areas of non-compliance.
- Stay current with the Companies Act, GST, and Income Tax provisions relevant to assignments.
- Identify process improvements and opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
Client Coordination
- Collect and organise client data required for audit fieldwork.
- Coordinate with clients on audit requirements, clarifications, and closing observations.
Candidate Requirements
- Education: CA-Inter / M.Com, or an equivalent qualification in Commerce / Accounting.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of audit experience, including overall organisation-level audit finalisation — ledger scrutiny, import-export transactions, statutory payments, and return verification.
- Software: Proficiency in MS Excel, Tally, and SAP; working knowledge of other ERP / accounting software.
- Technical Skills: Strong grasp of accounting standards, auditing principles, and tax laws; sound command of audit procedures, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Attributes: Strong communication and analytical thinking, effective client management, and uncompromising professional integrity — ethical conduct and confidentiality at all times.
Performance Expectations
- Accuracy and completeness of audit documentation and working papers.
- Timely delivery of audit assignments within agreed timelines.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to firm processes and methodology.
- Strong client satisfaction and relationship management.
- Proactive identification and resolution of audit issues.
What This Role Offers
A competitive salary aligned to qualification and experience, with broad exposure to diverse industries and complex client portfolios across Maharashtra. The role is a strong platform for CA-Inter and post-graduate professionals building toward an Assistant Audit Manager or Audit Manager track within a growing assurance practice.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
