Audit Manager

Co-co Training Placement Consultancy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-co Training Placement Consultancy in Chennai is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead engagements and manage CA firm/audit firm projects. The role focuses on statutory, internal and tax audits, as well as financial and compliance reviews, with emphasis on client interaction and team leadership.

The candidate should independently manage client assignments, review audit work, mentor junior staff, and stay current with GST, TDS and Income Tax rules.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferably with a CA firm / audit firm.
• Hands-on exposure to statutory and internal audits, tax audits, and reviews.
• Strong understanding of Accounting, Auditing, GST, TDS and Income Tax.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and review statutory, internal and tax audit assignments.
• Independently manage multiple audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Perform and review audit procedures, vouching, verification, reconciliations and financial statement reviews.
• Conduct internal audits, process reviews and internal control assessments.
• Identify control weaknesses, financial risks and process gaps and provide recommendations.
• Prepare and review audit reports, observations and management reports.
• Coordinate with clients for audit schedules, supporting documents and clarifications.
• Keep abreast of changes in Accounting Standards, Auditing Standards, GST, TDS and Income Tax.

Skills

Auditing

Statutory Audit

Internal Audit

Tax Audit

Financial & Compliance Reviews

Education

BCom / MCom / CA Inter / CMA Inter

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager with strong CA firm / audit firm experience and hands-on exposure to statutory audit, internal audit, tax audit and financial/compliance reviews.

The candidate should be capable of independently managing client assignments, reviewing audit work, handling client interactions and leading a team of audit professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and review statutory, internal and tax audit assignments.
• Independently manage multiple audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Perform and review audit procedures, vouching, verification, reconciliations and financial statement reviews.
• Conduct internal audits, process reviews and internal control assessments.
• Identify control weaknesses, financial risks and process gaps and provide practical recommendations.
• Prepare and review audit reports, observations and management reports.
• Handle Tax Audit assignments and review related documentation.
• Review work performed by audit executives, articles and junior team members.
• Coordinate with clients for audit schedules, confirmations, supporting documents and clarifications.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.Handle client meetings and communicate audit findings professionally.
• Assist Partners/Senior Management in resolving technical and client-related matters.
• Keep abreast of changes in Accounting Standards, Auditing Standards, GST, TDS and Income Tax.

Candidate Profile

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a CA firm / audit firm.
• Strong hands-on experience in auditing and assurance.
• Exposure to both statutory and internal audit is preferred.
• Experience in Tax Audit will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of Accounting, Auditing, GST, TDS and Income Tax.
• Experience in reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Ability to independently manage client assignments.
• Strong analytical, communication and client-handling skills.
• BCom / MCom / CA Inter / CMA Inter candidates with relevant CA-firm audit experience may be considered based on experience and capability.