Job Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Statutory Audit Manager to lead and oversee audit engagements, manage team deliverables, and maintain high standards of financial compliance. In this role, you will lead audit assignments end-to-end, ensure compliance with statutory frameworks and accounting standards, manage client relationships, and mentor a team of senior and junior audit associates.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Audit Execution & Engagement Management:

- Lead and execute end-to-end Statutory Audit engagements for a portfolio of clients across diverse industries.

- Prepare audit strategies, engagement plans, budgets, and timelines in alignment with firm quality standards.

- Ensure financial statements comply with local accounting standards (e.g., Ind AS / US GAAP / IFRS) and statutory requirements (e.g., Companies Act, tax regulations).

- Review financial statements, audit files, working papers, and disclosure checklists prepared by the team.

- Identify key audit risks, internal control deficiencies, and accounting issues; formulate practical recommendations and solutions for clients.

2. Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management:

- Act as the primary point of contact for key client stakeholders, handling day-to-day engagement communication.

- Present audit findings, technical accounting issues, and management letters to executive teams and Audit Committees.

- Manage client expectations regarding timelines, deliverables, and audit scope modifications.

3. Team Leadership & People Management:

- Supervise, mentor, and guide audit seniors, assistants, and trainees across multiple engagements.

- Allocate staff efficiently to engagements and monitor team productivity and performance.

- Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to team training and development initiatives.

4. Technical Expertise & Quality Control:

- Stay up to date with updates in accounting standards, auditing guidelines, and regulatory changes.

- Ensure firm audit methodologies and quality assurance standards are strictly followed.

- Draft detailed audit reports, management representation letters, and board presentations.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

Education & Certification:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is mandatory.

- Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.

Experience:

- 5 - 10 years of post-qualification experience in Statutory Audit within mid-sized to top-tier accounting/audit firms (e.g., Big 4 or top mid-market firms preferred).

- Proven track record of managing multiple audit clients simultaneously.

Technical Skills:

- Deep technical knowledge of local accounting standards (Ind AS / US GAAP / IFRS) and auditing standards (ISAs / SAs).

- Strong understanding of internal financial controls (IFC/ICFR) and risk assessment frameworks.

- Advanced proficiency in audit management tools, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally), and Microsoft Excel.