Assistant Audit Manager

Bahwan CyberTek; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bahwan CyberTek is seeking a seasoned professional to join its Audit & Assurance team in Chennai, India. The role focuses on leading and delivering audit and SSARS engagements with a strong technical background and client service orientation.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, analytical thinking, and project management skills, mentor staff, and collaborate across teams to uphold professional standards and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Chartered certification (CPA, ACA, CA or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of public accounting experience in audit and SSARS engagements.
• Experience with clients in listed industries and strong deadline management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit and assurance engagements per professional standards.
• Oversee multiple projects ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Provide technical guidance in Government, Single Audit, Not-for-Profit, Employee Benefit Plan, Construction, and Healthcare.
• Anticipate client needs and adapt to changing project scopes.
• Mentor and develop staff fostering continuous improvement.

Skills

Audit & SSARS engagements

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent / self-motivated

Mentoring staff

Education

Chartered certification (CPA/ACA/CA or equivalent)

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our Audit & Assurance team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive public accounting experience with a strong technical background in auditing and SSARS engagements. This individual must demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, and project management abilities, while thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage audit and assurance engagements in accordance with professional standards.
  
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
  
• Provide technical expertise and guidance in specialized industries such as:
  
  • Government
    
  • Single Audit
    
  • Not-for-Profit
    
  • Employee Benefit Plan
    
  • Construction
    
  • Healthcare
    
• Anticipate client needs, adapt to changing project scopes, and proactively drive engagement progress.
  
• Identify and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues through sound professional judgment.
  
• Collaborate effectively across teams to support firm-wide objectives and initiatives.
  
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
  

Qualifications:

• Chartered Certification required (e.g., CPA, ACA, CA, or equivalent).
  
• Minimum of seven (7) years of public accounting experience, specifically in Audit and SSARS engagements.
  
• Demonstrated experience working with clients in at least one of the preferred industries listed above.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
  
• Strong conceptual thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while driving change and innovation.
  
• Commitment to excellence, professional ethics, and continuous self-development.