Assistant Manager Finance (Audit & Compliance)

M. Sullivan & Son Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Flexible work policy

Global recognition programs

Medical & accident insurance

Global team exposure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Frost & Sullivan in Chennai seeks an Assistant Manager – Finance (Audit & Compliance) to ensure statutory, regulatory, and internal compliance across the organization. You will coordinate external audits, manage regulatory filings, strengthen internal controls, and support accurate financial reporting.

The role requires 5–8 years in finance, audit, or compliance, with ERP experience and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/commerce or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in finance, audit, or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statutory, tax, and regulatory audits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for auditors and facilitate timely closure of audit assignments.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and financial information.
• Monitor audit observations and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Track and report audit findings and compliance status to management.
• Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely completion of all filings.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Integrity

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About the role

The Assistant Manager – Finance (Audit & Compliance) is responsible for ensuring adherence to statutory, regulatory, financial, and internal compliance requirements across the organization. The role involves coordinating external audits, managing regulatory filings, strengthening internal controls, mitigating compliance risks, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Management

• Coordinate and manage statutory, tax, and regulatory audits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for auditors and facilitate timely closure of audit assignments.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and financial information.
• Monitor audit observations and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Track and report audit findings and compliance status to management.

Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with local statutory, corporate, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely completion of all filings.
• Coordinate with external consultants, tax advisors, company secretaries, and legal teams.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Review and strengthen internal control frameworks.
• Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments.

Financial Reporting & Governance

• Support preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and governance requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with regional finance teams, auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide compliance-related guidance and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in finance, audit, or compliance.

Technical Skills

• Accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of tax and regulatory compliance.
• ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Advanced Excel and audit management skills.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity and attention to detail.
• Stakeholder management and communication.

KPIs

• Timely closure of audits.
• Minimal compliance breaches.
• Timeliness of statutory filings.
• Closure of audit observations.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture
• Opportunity to influence healthcare transformation with high-impact clients
• Global recognition programs
• Flexible work policy and a friendly, open-door environment

What will make you succeed at Frost & Sullivan?

You need to be-

• Wildly curious and entrepreneurial
• Committed to customer success
• A self-starter invested in your future
• A persuasive communicator
• Deeply Analytical
• Excited about Disruptive Trends

Benefits

• A friendly work environment with an ‘open door’ policy
• A strong career path with growth opportunities.
• Be part of a global team that strives for excellence, and fosters an Olympic spirit
• Feed your intellectual curiosity by collaborating across all levels of the company across the globe
• Global Recognition - President’s Club & Chairman’s Club Awards
• Continuous learning and coaching
• Flexible work policy
• Attractive Medical and Accident insurance

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Transformational Growth Journey Company, has spent more than 65 years partnering with clients to develop transformational growth strategies by focusing on innovation and growth opportunities driven by disruptive technologies, mega trends, emerging markets and new business models. Today, more than ever before, companies must innovate, not only to survive, but thrive in the future. Our Growth Pipeline Management (GPM) system supports clients by identifying and evaluating new growth opportunities and serves as the foundation for continuous growth. This is your opportunity to be part of a revolutionary global team that truly inspires positive global changes by innovating to zero. Learn more about Frost & Sullivan at www.frost.com

Frost & Sullivan is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination. Frost & Sullivan recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or sexual orientation.