Assistant Manager - Statutory Audit

Bhuta Shah & Co; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhuta Shah & Co. LLP in Mumbai invites applications for an Assistant Manager – Statutory Audit.

You will lead statutory audits for corporate clients, plan and supervise engagements, review financial statements, and ensure compliance with Ind AS, SA standards, and the Companies Act 2013. The ideal candidate is a CA with 3–5 years post-qualification experience, strong analytical and client-handling skills, and the ability to mentor audit teams.

Qualifications

• CA qualification with 3–5 years PQE in statutory audits.
• Strong knowledge of Ind AS, SA, and Companies Act 2013.
• Experience with manufacturing, trading, services, NBFCs or other corporate clients.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client-handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute statutory audits for corporate clients across various industries.
• Plan, supervise, and review audit engagements in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify audit risks, internal control weaknesses, and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain required information and resolve audit queries.
• Guide, mentor, and review the work of audit associates and articles.
• Ensure timely completion of audit assignments while maintaining quality standards.
• Liaise with partners and senior management on engagement progress and key audit observations.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Statutory audits

Audit leadership

Engagement planning

Financial analysis

Client management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

MS Excel

Audit documentation tools

Job description

We're Hiring: Assistant Manager Statutory Audit

Location: Mumbai – Andheri East

Position

Assistant Manager – Statutory Audit

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute statutory audits for corporate clients across various industries.
• Plan, supervise, and review audit engagements in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify audit risks, internal control weaknesses, and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain required information and resolve audit queries.
• Guide, mentor, and review the work of audit associates and articles.
• Ensure timely completion of audit assignments while maintaining quality standards.
• Liaise with partners and senior management on engagement progress and key audit observations.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Min 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in Statutory Audit, preferably with a CA firm.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Statutory Audits
• Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
• Companies Act, 2013
• Standards on Auditing (SA)
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Experience in handling manufacturing, trading, services, NBFC, or other corporate clients.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client-handling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and lead engagement teams.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Project and time management
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• MS Excel and audit documentation tools
• Report drafting and presentation skills

What We Offer

• Exposure to diverse industries and complex audit engagements.
• Opportunity to work closely with Partners and leadership.
• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Clear career progression opportunities.

Join Bhuta Shah & Co. LLP and build a rewarding career in Audit & Assurance with one of India's growing Chartered Accountancy firms.