Audit Manager – Audit & Assurance – BFSI Serving Skill

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai, Pune District, Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai, Maharashtra, seeks an experienced Audit & Assurance professional to lead and execute engagements from planning to completion. The role emphasizes delivering quality work, building client relationships and identifying opportunities for cross-selling firm services.

You will supervise junior team members, review financial statements and audit documentation, and collaborate with partners on complex audits. Travel may be required to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in Statutory Audit and Internal Audit.
• Ability to develop professional relationships and generate business opportunities.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Coordinate with clients for information gathering, timelines and deliverables.
• Review financial statements, schedules, working papers and audit documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise, guide and review the work of junior team members.
• Support Partners in managing client relationships and cross-selling firm services.
• Prepare or contribute to audit reports and related deliverables.

Skills

Audit & Assurance

Client relationships

Business development

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Job description

Audit & Assurance:

• – Manage and execute audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• – Handle and supervise assignments across Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, IFC, Tax Audit and related assurance services.
• – Coordinate with clients for information gathering, audit timelines, deliverables and resolution of queries.
• – Act as a key point of contact for clients during audit engagements and maintain effective professional relationships.
• – Review financial statements, schedules, working papers and audit documentation for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable standards.
• – Identify key audit and reporting risk areas and ensure appropriate audit procedures are undertaken.
• – Ensure audit assignments are conducted in accordance with applicable Standards on Auditing, Ind AS, Companies Act requirements and Firm methodologies.
• – Review financial reporting and identify accounting, reporting and compliance issues requiring attention.
• – Assist in the preparation and finalisation of audit reports and related deliverables.
• – Supervise, guide and review the work of team members and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• – Provide constructive feedback, on-the-job guidance and technical support to junior team members.
• – Work closely with Partners and senior team members on complex and high-value audit assignments.
• – Identify opportunities for improving audit processes, methodologies and internal quality controls.
• – Support Partners in managing existing client relationships and identifying potential opportunities for cross-selling of other Firm services.
• – Prepare or contribute to proposals, presentations and client discussions arising from audit engagements.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a professional who can effectively balance technical audit responsibilities with commercial and business development objectives. The candidate should have:

• – Strong experience in Audit & Assurance, preferably with exposure to Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, IFC and Tax Audit.
• – Demonstrated ability to develop professional relationships and generate business opportunities.
• – Strong client-facing and relationship management capabilities.
• – The confidence to participate in business pitches, client meetings and professional networking forums.
• – Ability to understand client requirements and identify opportunities across multiple service lines.
• – Strong commercial orientation with the ability to convert relationships and leads into business opportunities.
• – Ability to independently manage audit assignments while also contributing to business development initiatives.
• – Experience in managing and reviewing the work of junior team members.
• – Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting standards and financial reporting.
• – Working knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act, Standards on Auditing and applicable regulatory requirements.
• – Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• – Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• – Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• – Willingness to travel as required for client meetings, audit assignments and business development activities.