Audit Manager

B N BALIGA & CO; Mangaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

B N BALIGA & CO in Mangaluru is hiring an Audit Manager to lead statutory, internal, and special audits on-site. You will plan scopes, review financial statements, assess internal controls, and drive process improvements while guiding audit teams and engaging with clients to present actionable recommendations.

You will stay updated on accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies, and contribute to training and methodology enhancements for quality audits.

Qualifications

• CA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience with financial audits and regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks and draw conclusions.
• Experience leading audit teams and coordinating multiple engagements.
• Exceptional ethics and client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead statutory, internal, and special audits with defined scope.
• Review financial statements and disclosures for accuracy and compliance.
• Assess internal controls and control environments; recommend improvements.
• Identify risks, evaluate controls, and propose corrective actions.
• Supervise audit teams; allocate tasks and monitor progress.
• Liaise with clients to clarify findings and present recommendations.
• Contribute to training of team members and enhancement of audit methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and firm policies.

Skills

Audit management

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Client communication

Ethics & integrity

Audit software

Education

CA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software (ACL/IDEA)

Job description

Company Description

B N BALIGA & CO is a professional services firm that provides personalized, integrated financial solutions to a diverse client base. A team of Chartered Accountants, Tax Practitioners, and Registered Valuers collaborates closely with clients to understand their specific requirements and support sustainable business growth. The firm adheres to ICAI guidelines, maintaining high standards of compliance, ethics, and professional integrity. By combining deep industry insight with tailored service, B N BALIGA & CO focuses on building long-term relationships and delivering innovative solutions that address evolving business challenges.

Role Description

The Audit Manager will lead and execute statutory, internal, and special audits, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in all engagements. This full-time, on-site role is based in Mangaluru and includes planning audit scopes, reviewing financial statements, assessing internal controls, and identifying areas for process improvement. The Audit Manager will supervise audit teams, allocate tasks, provide guidance, and conduct quality reviews of working papers and reports. The role involves liaising with clients to clarify audit findings, resolve issues, and present clear recommendations, while staying current with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies. The Audit Manager will also contribute to training team members and enhancing audit methodologies and tools.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and finance knowledge, including practical experience with Accounting and Finance principles.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and review, including working with Financial Statements and related disclosures.
• Hands-on experience in Financial Audits, including planning, execution, documentation, and reporting.
• Well-developed Analytical Skills to interpret complex data, assess risks, and draw sound conclusions.
• Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent; additional certifications in audit or taxation are an advantage.
• Experience managing audit teams, coordinating multiple engagements, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to ethical and compliant practices.
• Proficiency with audit tools and accounting software; familiarity with relevant regulatory and tax frameworks.