Audit Assistant

SAKTHI AND ASSOCIATES; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Sakthi and Associates in Chennai seeks an Audit Assistant to support audit engagements on-site by testing financial transactions and preparing working papers. The role involves coordinating with senior staff, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

You will assist in reviewing financial statements, drafting audit reports, and communicating with client representatives to obtain necessary information. This is a full-time on-site position based in Chennai.

Qualifications

• Understanding of core accounting principles and reporting frameworks.
• Experience with financial statements and audits, including planning, execution, and documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to identify variances and risks.
• Academic background in Accounting or Commerce (B.Com/M.Com) is beneficial.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with basic audit tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed testing of financial transactions and verify supporting documentation.
• Assist in reviewing financial statements and drafting audit reports.
• Coordinate with senior team members and maintain organized records.
• Communicate with client representatives to obtain required information and clarifications.
• Contribute to compliance checks and documentation of findings for assurance engagements.

Skills

Financial Statements

Audit Reports

Analytical Skills

Education

B.Com / M.Com or related

Tools

MS Excel

Audit software

Job description

Company Description

Sakthi and Associates is an audit firm with a dedicated team of professionals providing services in Assurance, Advisory, and Taxation to a diverse client base. The firm focuses on supporting clients through complex financial and regulatory requirements by engaging professionals with relevant expertise and experience. Key service areas include financial reporting and assurance, corporate governance and secretarial services, and both direct and indirect taxation. Sakthi and Associates also offers risk and regulatory advisory services, providing clients with comprehensive guidance to strengthen controls and compliance. The firm’s environment emphasizes professionalism, learning, and growth for team members.

Role Description

The Audit Assistant will support audit engagements by performing detailed testing of financial transactions, verifying supporting documentation, and assisting in the preparation of working papers. Responsibilities include helping in the review of financial statements, supporting the drafting of audit reports, and ensuring that audit procedures are carried out in accordance with applicable standards and firm policies. The role involves coordinating with senior team members, maintaining organized records, and communicating with client representatives to obtain required information and clarifications. The Audit Assistant will also contribute to compliance checks, basic tax-related reviews, and documentation of findings for assurance and advisory assignments. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Financial Statements and Finance, with the ability to understand core accounting principles and reporting frameworks.
• Candidates should possess skills in Financial Audits and Audit Reports, including assisting in audit planning, execution, and preparation of clear, structured documentation.
• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills, with attention to detail and the ability to identify variances, trends, and potential control weaknesses.
• Relevant academic background in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field (e.g., B.Com, M.Com,students or similar qualifications in progress) is beneficial.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other common office tools, along with familiarity with basic accounting or audit software, is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, professional integrity, and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to changing regulations and standards, and maintain confidentiality in handling client information.