Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end US statutory audit engagements, including planning, execution, completion, and reporting.

- Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously while ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

- Perform manager-level reviews for private company audit engagements and provide technical guidance to engagement teams.

- Collaborate with US engagement teams and global stakeholders to resolve audit and accounting queries effectively.

- Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive stakeholder management.

- Coach, mentor, and develop team members by providing technical guidance, constructive feedback, and performance management.

- Drive audit quality by ensuring compliance with professional standards, firm methodologies, and regulatory requirements.

- Identify opportunities to improve audit processes, enhance operational efficiency, and implement best practices.

- Support engagement planning, resource allocation, and risk assessment activities.

- Effectively manage audit timelines and deliverables during peak audit (busy) seasons.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 4-10 years of strong experience in Statutory Audit with a Big 6 or leading global accounting firm.

- Hands-on experience in leading US audit engagements from planning through completion.

Strong working knowledge of:

1. US GAAP

2. IFRS

3. Risk assessment and internal controls

4. Audit methodology and documentation

- Experience in conducting manager-level reviews for private company audit engagements.

- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leadership and client executives.

- Proven experience managing audit teams during busy season while maintaining delivery quality.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams.

Industry Experience:

- Candidates should have audit experience in one or more of the following industries:

1. Manufacturing

2. Consumer Products

3. Retail

4. Media & Entertainment

5. Insurance

6. FMCG

7. Other Non-Financial Services sectors

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with a strong academic background.

- Experience working with US-based clients and global audit teams.

- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor professionals, and manage multiple priorities.

- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to audit quality and client satisfaction.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.