Assistant Manager - Statutory Audit - Big4

Description:

Role & responsibilities:

An Assistant Manager (Statutory Audit) at a Big 4 firm manages audit engagements, plans audits, leads teams, ensures compliance with Ind AS/SAs, reviews financials, assesses risks, liaises with clients and internal teams (Tax, C Law), prepares reports, and mentors junior staff, focusing on project management, technical expertise, and delivering quality audits within deadlines

Preferred candidate profile:

- Audit Management: Plan, execute, and finalize statutory audit engagements, overseeing day-to-day operations and project management.

- Team Leadership: Supervise, guide, and mentor junior auditors, reviewing their work and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

- Technical Expertise: Apply strong knowledge of Accounting Standards (AS), Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), and Auditing Standards (SAs).

- Client Interaction: Act as a key point of contact, understand client business, address queries, and manage client relationships.

- Risk & Control: Identify business risks, assess internal controls, and recommend improvements.

- Reporting: Prepare detailed audit reports, findings, and conclusions for management and stakeholders.

- Coordination: Liaise with other firm teams (Tax, C Law, etc.) and overseas counterparts for integrated service delivery.

- Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal firm policies.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CA/CPA/ACCA qualification highly preferred.

- Experience: Proven experience in statutory audits, ideally within a professional services environment.

- Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills, leadership, project management, communication, and attention to detail.

What's Expected:

- Ownership: Take responsibility for audit deliverables, client satisfaction, and firm revenue/recovery.

- Problem-Solving: Apply judgment, know when to escalate issues, and resolve complex technical accounting matters.

- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices.