Manager - Statutory Audit - CA/CPA

Key Responsibilities:

Statutory Audit & Assurance:

- Lead and manage statutory audit engagements for domestic and international clients.

- Execute audit assignments in accordance with auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and internal methodologies.

- Review financial statements and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards including U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

- Perform risk assessment procedures and identify key audit areas.

- Evaluate internal controls, accounting processes, and financial reporting mechanisms.

- Ensure timely completion of audits with high-quality deliverables.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

- Review and analyze financial statements, disclosures, and audit documentation.

- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, accounting frameworks, and reporting standards.

- Identify audit findings, process gaps, and control weaknesses with actionable recommendations.

- Coordinate with clients for audit queries, data requests, and issue resolution.

Team Management & Leadership:

- Lead, mentor, and supervise audit teams across engagements.

- Allocate assignments, monitor team performance, and ensure adherence to timelines.

- Provide technical guidance and coaching to team members on audit methodologies and accounting standards.

- Foster a collaborative and performance-driven work environment.

Client & Stakeholder Management:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

- Conduct client meetings, audit discussions, and presentation of findings.

- Communicate audit observations and recommendations effectively to management teams.

- Support business development initiatives and client engagement activities where required.

Risk Management & Process Improvement:

- Ensure proper audit documentation and adherence to quality control standards.

- Drive continuous improvement in audit processes and methodologies.

- Support implementation of risk management and governance frameworks.

- Stay updated with changes in accounting standards, auditing practices, and regulatory requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Qualified CA / US CPA / ACCA with a Bachelors degree.

- Minimum 5+ years of post-qualification experience in Statutory Audit and Assurance.

- Strong Articleship experience from a Big 4 or reputed mid-sized audit firm preferred.

- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and auditing standards.

- Excellent analytical, research, and critical thinking abilities.

- Strong project management, leadership, and team handling skills.

- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

- Strong audit documentation and reporting capabilities.

- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Outlook.