Job Description

The Audit Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering audit engagements in accordance with professional auditing standards. The role involves managing audit teams, ensuring quality & timely deliverables, identifying process gaps, recommending improvements, and acting as a trusted advisor to management. The Audit Manager also ensures compliance with internal controls, risk management frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Audit Planning & Strategy

Develop annual audit plans based on risk assessment and business priorities. Define audit scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation. Conduct preliminary assessments to understand business operations and key risks.

B. Audit Execution & Review

Lead and manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously. Guide audit team members in performing fieldwork, testing controls, and documenting results. Perform detailed walkthroughs and evaluate processes for gaps, inefficiencies, and risks. Review working papers for accuracy and compliance with auditing standards. Ensure all audits comply with applicable frameworks

C. Reporting & Documentation

Prepare high-quality audit reports summarizing findings, risks, root causes, and recommendations. Present audit results to senior management and stakeholders with clarity and impact. Track corrective actions and perform follow-up audits to ensure closure of issues.

D. Risk Management

Identify potential operational, financial, compliance, and IT risks. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and make improvement recommendations. Support the organization in strengthening enterprise risk management (ERM) practices.

E. Team Leadership & Development

Supervise and mentor audit associates and senior auditors. Provide on-the-job training and feedback to improve team capability. Conduct performance evaluations and assist in hiring audit resources.

F. Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams--Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Procurement, etc. Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed. Act as a trusted advisor by delivering insights that strengthen business processes.

G. Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure adherence to professional standards. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards. Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.

3. Qualifications & Skills

CA Inter Qualified Minimum 3 years of Articleship

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting standards . Proficiency in audit tools and ERPs Understanding of internal control frameworks. Experience with data analytics and automation tools is an advantage.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and report-writing skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills. High ethical standards and professional integrity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person