Job Description: Audit Manager (Statutory)

Location: Andheri East, Mumbai

Experience:

5-6 Years Post-Qualification (CA Mandatory)

Or

Semi-Qualified CA with 7-10 years of experience

Industry: Chartered Accountant Firm

Role Objective

As an Audit Manager, you will lead the execution of statutory and internal audits for a diverse portfolio of good number of listed entities. You will be responsible for ensuring that audits meet stringent legal and SEBI requirements while acting as the primary liaison between the audit team and the Firm's Partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managerial & Execution Leadership

- Audit Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire audit process from planning and scoping to the issuance of the final audit report for listed companies.

- Ind AS & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial statements comply with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), Companies Act 2013, and SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR).

- Team Supervision: Lead, mentor, and review the work of a team of 4-10 auditors (including Semi-Qualified CAs and Articles) to ensure quality and adherence to timelines.

2. Financial Due Diligence (FDD)

- Transaction Support: Lead financial due diligence assignments for mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.

- Risk Identification: Analyze target companies' historical financial data, quality of earnings, working capital cycles, and net debt to identify potential deal-breakers.

- Reporting: Prepare comprehensive Due Diligence reports highlighting financial risks, liabilities, and synergy opportunities for stakeholders.

3. IPO Assurance & Capital Markets

- DRHP/RHP Preparation: Manage the audit and restatement of financial statements required for the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) and Prospectus in compliance with SEBI ICDR Regulations.

- Comfort Letters: Coordinate with Investment Bankers and Legal Counsels to issue Comfort Letters and consent letters for IPO/FPO processes.

- Listing Compliance: Ensure the transition from private to public company accounting standards, including the implementation of rigorous Internal Financial Controls (IFC).

4. Technical & Strategic Oversight

- Risk Assessment: Develop risk-based audit plans and identify internal control weaknesses (IFC) within complex organizational structures.

- Finalization of Accounts: Lead the finalization of statutory audit reports, tax audit reports (Section 44AB), and quarterly limited reviews for listed clients.

- Stakeholder Management: Present audit findings and value-added recommendations to Audit Committees and senior client management.

5. Client Relationship & Business Acumen

- Portfolio Management: Manage a variety of client viewpoints to build consensus and maintain a good client retention rate.

- Budgeting & Recoverability: Monitor audit budgets and timelines to ensure cost-effective delivery and maximum resource utilization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA) / CA Inter is mandatory.

- Experience: 5+ years in a large or mid-sized practice with a focus on listed company audits.

- Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Tally Prime, MS Excel (Advanced), and familiarity with specialized audit software (like CaseWare or SAP).

- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, exceptional presentation skills for board-level reporting, and the ability to work under pressure during peak audit seasons.

Timing: 11 am to 7.30 pm