Manager– Statutory Audit | Pune

Responsibilities:

➢ Lead fieldwork for small/medium engagements or designated components of larger audits, including allocation and review of work performed by juniors.
➢ Perform and review risk assessment procedures, including walkthroughs of key processes (revenue, procure‑to‑pay, inventory, payroll, fixed assets), and assess control design and implementation.
➢ Evaluate control deficiencies and misstatements identified; assist in forming views on materiality, aggregation of differences, and communication to management.
➢ Draft audit reports, management letters, and key audit matters, ensuring issues are clearly articulated with impact and recommendations.
➢ Monitor engagement progress against budget and timelines; flag delays, scope changes, or issues early to the engagement manager/partner.
➢ Provide on‑the‑job training and feedback to junior team members on audit procedures, documentation quality, and professional conduct.

Requirements

Candidate requirements:

➢ Strong understanding of Schedule III presentation and disclosure requirements, and working knowledge of applicable Ind AS/ Accounting Standards
➢ Familiarity with common audit tools and templates (lead schedules, trial balance mapping, sampling sheets).
➢ Proficient in MS Excel for data analysis; exposure to ERP environments such as SAP/Oracle/Tally for transaction‑level testing.
➢ Strong professional skepticism, attention to detail, and commitment to audit quality and compliance with ethical standards.
➢ Clear and concise communication skills, with ability to document issues and discuss them constructively with client staff and internal seniors.
➢ Ability to manage peak‑season work pressures, multiple concurrent assignments, and travel requirements as per engagement needs.
➢ 4–5 years of post‑article experience in statutory audit of corporate clients; experience with listed / Ind AS entities will be an added advantage.


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