Audit Manager

Naukri Assist; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in India seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead a team of auditors and deliver high-quality external audits in line with professional standards. You will manage client relationships, plan audit strategies, and oversee budgeting, scheduling, and billing to ensure efficient engagements.

The role requires CA/CPA or reciprocal eligibility, 5+ years of public accounting audit experience, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to drive client satisfaction and firm growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• 5+ years of external audit experience in public accounting.
• CA or CPA certification or reciprocal eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of auditors and ensure high-quality audit work.
• Serve as primary contact for clients and manage relationships.
• Plan and design audit strategies tailored to clients' industry and risks.
• Manage the audit process including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resources.
• Present audit findings to senior management or audit committees.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality audit work that is conducted in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring exceptional responsiveness, and proactive communication.
• Plan and design audit strategies and approaches tailored to clients' industry and risks; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Manage the audit process, including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.
• Understand engagement economics and ensure compliance with firm-required processes such as assessment of WIP, invoicing and time entry.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Participate in the firm's growth initiatives by identifying and promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients.
• Contribute to proposals and presentations for prospective clients.
• Network with industry professionals and participate in professional organizations.
• Contribute to the development of firm policies and procedures.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or other related field.
• 5+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience.
• Must have CA or CPA certification aligned to the assigned home office state or able to acquire a reciprocal one for that state.
• 3+ years' experience in supervisory role.

Exceptional candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a keen eye for details.
• Excellent ability to balance multiple client engagements and audit teams successfully in a fast-paced environment, adapting to situations as necessary.
• Exceptional professional presence with clients, prospects, all levels of staff, and colleagues.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites or Crowe offices.