Audit Manager - Audit & Assurance - BFSI

Audit & Assurance:

- Manage and execute audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

- Handle and supervise assignments across Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, IFC, Tax Audit and related assurance services.

- Coordinate with clients for information gathering, audit timelines, deliverables and resolution of queries.

- Act as a key point of contact for clients during audit engagements and maintain effective professional relationships.

- Review financial statements, schedules, working papers and audit documentation for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable standards.

- Identify key audit and reporting risk areas and ensure appropriate audit procedures are undertaken.

- Ensure audit assignments are conducted in accordance with applicable Standards on Auditing, Ind AS, Companies Act requirements and Firm methodologies.

- Review financial reporting and identify accounting, reporting and compliance issues requiring attention.

- Assist in the preparation and finalisation of audit reports and related deliverables.

- Supervise, guide and review the work of team members and ensure timely completion of assignments.

- Provide constructive feedback, on-the-job guidance and technical support to junior team members.

- Work closely with Partners and senior team members on complex and high-value audit assignments.

- Identify opportunities for improving audit processes, methodologies and internal quality controls.

- Support Partners in managing existing client relationships and identifying potential opportunities for cross-selling of other Firm services.

- Prepare or contribute to proposals, presentations and client discussions arising from audit engagements.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a professional who can effectively balance technical audit responsibilities with commercial and business development objectives. The candidate should have:

- Strong experience in Audit & Assurance, preferably with exposure to Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, IFC and Tax Audit.

- Demonstrated ability to develop professional relationships and generate business opportunities.

- Strong client-facing and relationship management capabilities.

- The confidence to participate in business pitches, client meetings and professional networking forums.

- Ability to understand client requirements and identify opportunities across multiple service lines.

- Strong commercial orientation with the ability to convert relationships and leads into business opportunities.

- Ability to independently manage audit assignments while also contributing to business development initiatives.

- Experience in managing and reviewing the work of junior team members.

- Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting standards and financial reporting.

- Working knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act, Standards on Auditing and applicable regulatory requirements.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

- Willingness to travel as required for client meetings, audit assignments and business development activities.