Assistant Manager Statutory Audit

Mercurius Advisory Services; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercurius Advisory Services is seeking a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA with 3+ years of post-qualification experience in Statutory Audit / External Audit. This is a client-facing and managerial role.

You will lead audit planning and execution, supervise and review team members, assess risk and controls, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality audit services across multiple engagements. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of auditing standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/CPA with 3+ years post-qualification experience in statutory/external audit.
• Experience after CA qualification only; articleship excluded.
• Strong audit planning, execution, and finalization skills.
• Knowledge of Auditing Standards, Accounting Standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent client handling, team leadership, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, review, and oversee statutory and external audit assignments from start to finish.
• Perform risk assessments and internal control evaluations as part of audit planning.
• Review financial statements, working papers, and audit conclusions.
• Ensure audits are completed accurately and within defined timelines.
• Identify findings and opportunities for process improvements; present to managers and clients.
• Ensure compliance with Auditing Standards, Accounting Standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide team members; coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Audit planning

Audit execution

Team supervision

Client management

MS Excel

Education

CA / CPA

Tools

Audit software

MS Excel

Job description

Assistant Manager Statutory Audit

Position / Skillset

Audit / Statutory Audit

Designation

Assistant Manager

Experience

3+ years of relevant post-qualification experience

Important: The required experience must be after completion of CA qualification. Articleship experience will not be considered as post-qualification experience.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA with 3+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in Statutory Audit / External Audit.

This is a client-facing and managerial role involving audit planning and execution, supervision and review of team members, risk and control assessment, client management, and delivery of high-quality audit services within defined timelines.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of auditing and financial reporting, along with proven experience in team handling, client interaction, audit review, and managing multiple client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Plan, execute, review, and oversee statutory and external audit assignments from commencement through completion.
• Perform risk assessments and internal control evaluations as part of audit planning and execution.
• Review financial statements, audit working papers, supporting documentation, and audit conclusions.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed accurately and within defined timelines.
• Identify audit findings, control weaknesses, compliance gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to managers and clients.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Auditing Standards, Accounting Standards, Companies Act, and regulatory requirements.

Team Management

• Supervise, mentor, and guide team members throughout audit engagements.
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities based on engagement requirements and team capabilities.
• Review the work performed by team members and ensure accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback and guidance.
• Establish effective processes for monitoring work, timelines, quality, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with associates, seniors, managers, and other internal stakeholders.

Client Management

• Manage multiple client engagements and serve as a key point of contact for assigned clients.
• Interact directly with clients to understand business processes, audit requirements, and information needs.
• Coordinate with client finance and management teams for timely collection of audit information and documentation.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
• Address client queries and **escalate** significant issues where required.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and review audit reports, management reports, and other audit-related deliverables.
• Ensure timely submission of audit reports and deliverables.
• Maintain appropriate audit documentation and working papers.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes, compliance, and service delivery.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in Statutory Audit / External Audit.
• Strong experience in audit planning, execution, review, and finalization.
• Good knowledge of Auditing Standards, Accounting Standards, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in team handling and supervision.
• Strong client handling and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, and relevant accounting/audit software.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in handling statutory audit assignments for:

• Listed companies
• MNCs
• Large private limited companies
• Public limited companies
• Large corporate clients

will be preferred.