Job Description

Job Summary:

Audit Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of audit clients and overseeing the end-to-end execution of external audits. This position will play a key role in leading teams, ensuring quality control, maintaining strong client relationships, and supporting the firm's growth through value driven service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead External Audit Engagements of Clients:

Lead and manage multiple external audit engagements across various industries, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables in compliance with IFRS, ISA, and other regulatory frameworks. Take full ownership of engagement planning, resource management, fieldwork supervision, review, and finalization of audit reports and financial statements. Ensure compliance with the firm's audit methodology and quality assurance policies. Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, regulators, and stakeholders throughout the audit engagement lifecycle, maintaining clear and consistent virtual communication.
Risk Assessment and Audit Planning:

Perform risk assessments to identify key audit areas and design tailored audit plans for each client. Collaborate with client management remotely to understand their operations, industry challenges, and regulatory environment, aligning audit procedures accordingly. Establish materiality thresholds, define audit scope, and apply appropriate sampling methodologies based on risk and compliance considerations.
Financial Statement Audits:

Conduct detailed reviews of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) to verify accuracy and compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and ISA. Assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), highlighting deficiencies or weaknesses that could impact reporting accuracy. Document, review, and communicate audit findings to management and audit committees, providing practical recommendations for remediation.
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including statutory reporting obligations, specifically with RERA, SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) filings, and other applicable regulations (e.g., SOX compliance) (will be an added advantage). Prepare and review audit reports, Management letters, letters of recommendation, and other communication to clients, regulators, and stakeholders, summarizing audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Assist clients in addressing regulatory inquiries (e.g. RERA and ADM), responding to group auditor's requests, and implementing remediation plans for identified deficiencies or non-compliance issues.
Client Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients while working remotely, acting as a reliable advisor on audit and financial reporting matters. Provide proactive insights to enhance client service delivery, streamline audit processes, and improve audit quality. Address client concerns, resolve conflicts, and escalate issues as appropriate to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
Team Leadership and Development:

Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and performance management to audit teams. Oversee the training, mentoring, and career development of junior staff and assistant managers. Facilitate virtual team debriefs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and promote a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.

Job Requirements:

Qualified CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in external audit, with at least 3 years at a supervisory or managerial level, preferably in a mid-tier firm In-depth knowledge of auditing and accounting standards (IFRS, IAS, ISA) and regulatory frameworks (PCAOB, SEC, RERA, etc.). Proven track record in managing complex audit engagements and delivering high-quality results. Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. Proficiency in CaseWare and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data analytics tools is an advantage. High professional integrity and commitment to quality and compliance. Commitment to upholding professional ethics, integrity, and independence in all aspects of audit engagements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

What's your qualification status? How many years of external audit experience you have? Are you interested to work remotely? What's your current based location? How long is your notice period? What's your current gross salary per month (INR) * What's your expected salary per month in INR?