Associate Director – Statutory Audit – CA Contactx Resource Management

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Bengaluru seeks a senior audit leader to drive large statutory engagements, specializing in IFRS and GAAP. You will guide audit strategy, allocate resources, and ensure regulatory compliance for complex clients.

You will manage high-level client relationships, provide technical guidance on accounting issues, and lead diverse teams to uphold rigorous quality standards. A hybrid work setup supports flexible collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Deep proficiency in Statutory Audit, IFRS, and GAAP with ability to apply complex standards.
• CA qualification with strong financial reporting foundation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication to C-suite and boards.
• Experience leading diverse audit teams with coaching and quality control.
• Adaptable and skeptical in a fast-paced hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale statutory audit engagements with strategy, resources, and risk frameworks.
• Prepare and review financial statements in IFRS/GAAP ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage client relationships with proactive technical guidance on accounting complexities and changes.
• Oversee performance and development of audit teams ensuring high audit quality.
• Drive resolution of critical findings by coordinating with client management and internal teams.

Skills

Statutory audit

IFRS/GAAP expertise

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Adaptability & professional skepticism

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale statutory audit engagements by defining audit strategy, resource allocation, and risk assessment frameworks to ensure seamless execution for complex client organizations.
• Direct the preparation and review of financial statements in strict accordance with IFRS and GAAP, ensuring absolute accuracy and regulatory compliance for stakeholders.
• Manage high-level client relationships by providing proactive technical guidance on accounting complexities and emerging regulatory changes, thereby positioning the firm as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Oversee the performance and professional development of audit teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and rigorous quality control throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Drive the resolution of critical audit findings and complex accounting issues by facilitating transparent communication between client management and internal technical teams to mitigate business risks.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrate deep technical proficiency in Statutory Audit, IFRS, and GAAP, with a proven ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards to real-world business scenarios.
• Possess a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, reflecting a strong foundation in financial reporting and professional audit standards.
• Exhibit exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of articulating complex financial insights to C-suite executives and board members with clarity and confidence.
• Showcase a track record of leading and inspiring diverse teams, with a focus on coaching, performance management, and maintaining high standards of audit quality.
• Maintain a high degree of adaptability and professional skepticism, thriving in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment that demands precision, analytical rigor, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.