RSM Astute Consulting - General Manager/Associate Director/Director - Statutory Audit/Assurance - CA

Location: Mumbai/Ahmedabad

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience: 12-25 Years

Industry Preference:

• Manufacturing Companies
• Consulting Firms
• Audit & Advisory Firms
• Risk & Compliance Consulting Organizations

Key Responsibilities:

Audit & Assurance:

• Lead statutory audit and assurance engagements of varying size and complexity.
• Manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously.
• Plan and coordinate audit fieldwork, staffing, logistics, audit programs, and timelines.
• Review audit documentation, working papers, financial statements, and disclosures.
• Ensure timely completion of audits and engagement closure.

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise audit teams.
• Delegate work, review deliverables, and provide performance feedback.
• Support on-the-job training and capability development.

Stakeholder Management:

• Interface with senior client stakeholders.
• Present audit findings and recommendations.
• Conduct closing meetings and discuss observations with management.
• Coordinate with principals and engagement leaders on key audit matters.

Governance, Risk & Compliance:

• Drive audits related to Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
• Evaluate internal controls, SOPs, enterprise risk management frameworks, and compliance processes.
• Review internal audit findings and recommend process improvements.

Business Development:

• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients.
• Support new business development initiatives.
• Build long-term client relationships.

Mandatory Skills:

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of IND AS and IFRS.
• Strong understanding of Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards.
• Knowledge of Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and Commercial Laws.
• Experience in Statutory Audits and Tax Audits for Corporate Clients.

• Expertise in:
• 1. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• 2. Internal Audits
• 3. Process Reviews
• 4. SOP Design & Implementation
• 5. Enterprise Risk Management
• 6. Revenue Assurance
• 7. SOX Compliance

• Basic IT environment understanding.

Functional Skills:

• Financial Statement Review & Analysis.
• Audit Planning & Execution.
• Risk Assessment.
• Team Leadership.
• Client Relationship Management.
• Excellent Business Writing Skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Multi-industry audit exposure.
• Specialization in one or more industry sectors.
• Understanding of industry best practices.
• Working knowledge of commercial laws.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Strong experience in Statutory Audit, Assurance, Risk Advisory, or Consulting.
• Proven experience managing large audit engagements.
• Strong people management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, and commercially oriented.