Description:

Job Description Manager, Audit Operations

Location: Gurugram (Gurgaon), India

Function: Audit | Accounting & Assurance

Employment Type: Full-Time

CTC : 18 22 LPA

Notice Period: Less than 60 days only

Role Summary:

The organisation is seeking a high-performing Manager - Audit Operations to lead operational, financial, and performance management for a large Audit Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This role acts as a key enabler to Audit leadership by driving budgeting, MIS, analytics, invoicing, and operational excellence, while supporting national audit initiatives across the firm.

The role requires strong financial acumen, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate data into actionable business insights within a professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Operations & Leadership Support:

- Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Audit SBU operational and financial matters.

- Support National Audit leadership on strategic initiatives, planning, and performance reviews.

Financial Planning & Control:

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial planning for the Audit SBU.

- Track financial performance against plans and identify risks and opportunities.

MIS, Analytics & Performance Management:

- Own MIS reporting, dashboards, KPIs, utilisation metrics, and margin analysis.

- Provide insights on productivity, capacity planning, and profitability.

Revenue, Billing & Collections:

- Oversee month-end close, invoicing, revenue recognition, and policy compliance.

- Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and collections in coordination with Finance teams.

Business Insights & Decision Support:

- Perform variance analysis and deep-dive reviews to support leadership decision-making.

- Present clear, data-driven insights to senior stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Cross-functional Collaboration:

- Partner with Audit leadership, Finance, HR, and other enabling functions.

- Ensure seamless coordination across teams for operational execution.

Process Improvement & Automation:

- Drive process standardisation, efficiency improvements, and automation initiatives.

- Identify opportunities to enhance controls, reporting accuracy, and turnaround times.

Candidate Requirements:

- MBA (Mandatory); Finance / Accounting specialization preferred.

- 812 years of experience in Audit Operations, FP&A, or Financial Operations.

- Prior experience in Big 4 or professional services firms strongly preferred.

- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, MIS reporting, and analytics tools.

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed professional services environment.