Job Description
Role & responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Team Leader are detailed below, although this is not an exhaustive list:
- Managing and optimising your teams workflow and utilisation to ensure the allocation, completion and delivery of audit package work is to a high standard and quality within an appropriate time frame.
- Ensuring your team achieve their KPIs, identifying performance gaps and, through effective use of talent standards, supporting the team to address these.
- Supporting, advising and monitoring team members in the completion and delivery of a range of audit tasks and undertaking detailed reviews of their work.
- Building relationships with your engagement teams and acting as the overarching point of contact for engagement teams in relation to the completion and delivery of audit work.
- Manage and deal with any issues raised by your engagement teams ensuring timely response and working in partnership with them to resolve.
- Pro-active day to day management of your team to include monitoring team attendance and addressing any issues, completion of return to work discussions after sickness absence, correct allocation and booking of annual leave in adherence to local procedures.
- Pro-active management and monitoring of performance and address early concerns coaching and escalating where required.
- Monitoring staff welfare and support needs and addressing any potential issues seeking support if required.
- Acting as a Team Leader and Coach for team members and collating appropriate performance related materials for formal performance reviews.
- Assist with the development, review and delivery of training to your team providing guidance and mentorship to the center.
- Working effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
- Participate in the recruitment process, interviewing potential new starters and supporting with the review of assessment center/tests as required.
Preferred candidate profile:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant.
- 5 - 8 years of post-qualification statutory audit experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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- Experience in client relationship development.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Advance knowledge of Indian accounting standards both current and proposed.
- Advance Knowledge of India auditing standards.
Location and way of working:
- Base location: Mumbai/Kolkata.
- This profile involves frequent travelling to client locations.
- Hybrid is our default way of working. Each domain has customized the hybrid approach to their unique needs.
Skills
Statutory AuditAuditCAComplianceBig4AccountingStatutory AuditAccounting StandardsAccountantChartered AccountantCaIf a job posting appears fraudulent, asks for payment, contains misleading information, or violates our guidelines, please report it immediately. Our team will review it promptly, Jobaaj does not charge any fee from the applicants.
About Company
Deloitte India Careers 2025 – Overview
Deloitte is one of the Big Four accounting and consulting firms and a global leader in professional services. In India, its journey began through legacy firms such as A.F. Ferguson & Co. and S.B. Billimoria & Co., later consolidated under Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt. Ltd. and Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
Today, Deloitte operates from major hubs including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata under the leadership of Romal Shetty. The firm serves clients across financial services, technology, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, consumer, and public sector industries.
Deloitte India fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and making an impact that matters.
Business Model
Deloitte operates as a service‑based B2B professional services firm, delivering multidisciplinary solutions that help clients address complex business challenges.
Its revenue model is built on providing fee‑based advisory, assurance, tax, risk, and consulting services to corporations, governments, and non‑profits across industries. By integrating deep industry expertise with technology and innovation, Deloitte positions itself as a strategic partner rather than just a service provider, fostering long‑term client relationships and recurring engagements.
Recent Wins & Recognition
- In 2024, Deloitte India launched a Geospatial and AI Platform in collaboration with Google Earth and Vertex AI to help organisations model climate scenarios and accelerate sustainability action (https://sustainabilitymag.com/tech-ai/deloitte-doubles-down-on-sustainable-solutions-with-gen-ai).
- Recognised as a leader in ESG assurance and published its Global ESG in M&A Trends Survey, showing ESG factors influence over 70% of major deal decisions (https://www.deloitte.com/in/en/services/financial-advisory/analysis/global-esg-ma-survey.html).
- Hosted Coalesce 2023, bringing together CXOs from 187 organisations to design future‑ready business strategies with a focus on trustworthy AI and net‑zero goals (https://www.outlookbusiness.com/corporate/indian-cxos-emphasise-esg-trust-and-ai-for-future-business-growth-deloitte-coalesce-2023).
Culture & Values
Deloitte’s core values include:
- Integrity
- Outstanding value to clients
- Commitment to each other
- Strength from cultural diversity
The firm actively promotes diversity and inclusion through women‑in‑leadership programs, global mobility opportunities, and community impact initiatives.
Client‑Facing Businesses
Audit & Assurance
What it is – The core audit practice, focused on providing trust and confidence in financial information. Careers in India include:
- Statutory Audit – Auditing company financial statements.
- Risk Assurance – Internal audit, IT audit, and assurance on internal controls.
- Accounting & Reporting Advisory – Guidance on complex accounting standards and reporting.
- ESG & Sustainability Assurance – Assurance over sustainability and climate disclosures.
Consulting
What it is – Advises clients on growth, transformation, and performance, blending strategy with technology and human capital. In India, career opportunities span:
- Strategy, Analytics & M&A (Monitor Deloitte) – Corporate strategy, market entry, pricing, and M&A advisory.
- Core Business Operations – Process optimisation, supply chain, and operational transformation.
- Customer & Marketing (Deloitte Digital) – Customer experience, branding, and digital marketing strategies.
- Human Capital – Workforce strategy, change management, and HR transformation.
- Enterprise Performance (SAP, Oracle) – ERP implementation and enterprise platform optimisation.
Financial Advisory
What it is – Deloitte’s “Deals” practice, covering the full M&A lifecycle and crisis management. India‑based roles cover:
- M&A Advisory / Corporate Finance – Buy‑side and sell‑side deal advisory.
- Transaction Services – Financial due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures.
- Valuation Services – Independent valuations of companies, assets, and securities.
- Restructuring Services – Stabilisation and recovery for distressed companies.
- Forensic Services – Fraud investigation, dispute resolution, and compliance reviews.
Risk Advisory
What it is – Helps organisations identify, manage, and transform risk across cyber, regulatory, financial, and strategic domains. Careers in India include:
- Cyber Risk – Cybersecurity strategy, operations, and incident response.
- Strategic & Reputation Risk – Enterprise risk, resilience, and brand protection.
- Regulatory & Legal Risk – Compliance programs and regulatory remediation.
- Financial Risk – Market, credit, and liquidity risk management.
Tax & Legal
What it is – End‑to‑end tax, regulatory, and mobility solutions aligned with business strategy. In India, career paths include:
- Corporate & International Tax – Direct tax compliance and cross‑border structuring.
- Indirect Tax (GST & Customs) – GST implementation, returns, and customs advisory.
- Transfer Pricing – Planning, benchmarking, and dispute resolution.
- Global Employer Services (GES) – Mobility tax, immigration, and payroll compliance.
Internal Firm Services (IFS)
What it is – Often called “Enabling Areas”, these are Deloitte’s internal business units that support all client‑facing professionals and ensure smooth firm operations. Careers in India within IFS include:
- Talent (Human Resources) – Recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, employee engagement, and career progression programs.
- Information Technology Services (ITS) – Internal tech infrastructure, hardware/software support, network management, cybersecurity, and digital workplace tools.
- Finance & Administration – Firm‑wide budgeting, accounting, expense management, procurement, and office facilities operations.
- Brand, Marketing & Communications (BMC) – Brand strategy, marketing campaigns, proposal development, public relations, and internal communications.
- Risk & Legal – Internal risk management, compliance, contract review, legal advisory, and regulatory governance.
Important dates & deadlines?
Application Deadline
30 Nov 26, 12:51 PM IST
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