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.