Manager - Statutory Audit - CA

About the Role :

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Statutory Audit Manager to join our Audit & Assurance practice.
• The role involves leading statutory audit engagements for financial services clients, managing client relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring audit teams.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong technical accounting and auditing expertise along with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage end-to-end statutory audit engagements for clients across financial services sectors including private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, broker dealers, and fund of funds.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define audit scope, objectives, timelines, and audit strategy.
• Review financial statements, accounting records, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and
• Perform risk assessment procedures and identify key audit areas requiring special focus.

Ensure audits are executed in accordance with auditing standards, firm methodologies, and quality benchmarks.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and act as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Proactively communicate engagement progress, observations, risks, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Manage client expectations effectively while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality audit services.
• Support business development initiatives, proposals, and client presentations where required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting frameworks such as IND-AS, IFRS, US GAAP, or other relevant reporting standards.
• Stay updated on evolving regulatory requirements, audit standards, and industry developments impacting financial services clients.
• Review internal controls, governance frameworks, and operational processes to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Identify and mitigate engagement risks while maintaining adherence to firm risk management policies.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor audit associates and senior associates across multiple engagements.
• Allocate work effectively, monitor team performance, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Conduct engagement reviews and evaluate staff performance for appraisal and development purposes.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and learning-oriented team environment.
• Drive continuous improvement in audit methodologies, tools, and engagement processes.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, automation, and enhanced client service delivery.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and technical training programs within the practice.

Required Skills & Competencies :

• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Experience handling audits for financial services entities such as PE/VC funds, hedge funds, broker dealers, and asset management firms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in audit tools, MS Excel, and financial reporting systems