Senior Audit Manager

• JOB DESCRIPTION – AUDIT MANAGER
• Organisation: DPSM & Co., Chartered Accountants
• Position: Audit Manager
• Function: Audit, Assurance & Taxation
• Location: Kochi
• Role Overview
• DPSM & Co. is looking for an experienced Audit Manager capable of independently managing audit and assurance assignments while leading a team of approximately 15–20 members.

The position requires a strong combination of technical knowledge, team leadership, client management and execution discipline. The Audit Manager will be responsible for planning, supervising and completing assignments within committed timelines while maintaining the firms quality and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit & Assurance

• Plan, execute, supervise and review Statutory Audits, Tax Audits and other assurance assignments.
• Handle assignments involving:
• Public Limited Companies
• Private Limited Companies
• LLPs
• Partnership Firms
• Other business entities
• Ensure compliance with applicable Standards on Auditing (SAs), Companies Act, Income-tax Act and other regulatory requirements.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements, disclosures and audit documentation before Partner review.
• Identify significant audit observations, control weaknesses and compliance risks and communicate them appropriately to clients and Partners.

2. Team Management & Resource Planning

• Lead and supervise an audit team of approximately 15–20 members, including qualified/semi-qualified professionals, audit assistants and article trainees.
• Allocate assignments based on team capability, experience, deadlines and workload.
• Prepare and monitor audit schedules, resource deployment and assignment-wise timelines.
• Conduct regular reviews of work performed by team members and ensure timely closure of review points.
• Guide and train team members on audit procedures, taxation, documentation and professional standards.
• Ensure effective utilisation of team resources across multiple simultaneous assignments.

3. Direct & Indirect Taxation

The candidate should possess sound practical knowledge of:

• Income Tax – Tax Audit, TDS/TCS, return filing, assessments and related compliance.
• GST – Returns, reconciliations, ITC, notices, assessments and other GST compliance matters.
• Relevant provisions of the Companies Act, LLP Act and allied laws affecting audit and financial reporting.
• Ability to identify taxation and regulatory issues arising during audit assignments and coordinate their resolution.

4. Client & Regulatory Communication

• Act as a key point of contact between clients, audit teams and Partners.
• Conduct audit planning and closure discussions with client management.
• Communicate audit requirements, observations and pending matters professionally and clearly.
• Coordinate and communicate, wherever required, with Income Tax, GST and other regulatory authorities.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients while ensuring independence and audit quality.

5. Timeline & Pressure Management

• Manage multiple audit and compliance assignments simultaneously.
• Work effectively during statutory filing periods, audit seasons and other deadline-driven situations.
• Anticipate potential delays and take corrective action through appropriate resource planning.
• Escalate critical issues to Partners on a timely basis rather than allowing assignments to exceed committed timelines.
• Ensure timely completion without compromising audit quality or documentation.

Candidate Profile

Experience: Preferably 4–7+ years of relevant experience in a Chartered Accountant firm / audit environment, including meaningful experience in independently handling teams and assignments.

Qualification: CA / CA Inter / other suitably qualified candidates with strong and demonstrable audit experience may be considered depending upon the level of experience.

Essential Competencies

• Proven experience in team handling and leadership.
• Strong practical exposure to audits of companies, LLPs and partnership firms.
• Sound knowledge of Direct Tax and GST.
• Strong understanding of audit procedures and documentation.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with tax and regulatory authorities.
• Strong resource planning, delegation and review capabilities.
• Ability to prioritise assignments and perform effectively under timeline pressure.
• High level of ownership, accountability and problem-solving ability.
• Working knowledge of Excel, accounting software and audit/documentation tools.

What We Expect From the Role

The Audit Manager is expected to function as the operational link between the Partners and the audit team. The person should be capable of taking ownership of an assignment from planning to closure, ensuring that the Partners involvement is focused primarily on critical professional judgement, significant audit matters and final review.

The role therefore requires someone who can lead people, manage clients, understand technical issues, control timelines and take responsibility for delivery rather than merely execute individual audit tasks.

DPSM & Co., Chartered Accountants

Audit | Assurance | Taxation | Advisory