Audit Manager (Concurrent Audit)

Cerebrus Consulting; Mumbai, Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebrus Consulting in Mumbai and Pune seeks a meticulous Audit Manager to oversee a critical concurrent audit assignment, lead a team of junior auditors, and serve as the bridge between our internal execution and senior client stakeholders.

You will require CA, Inter-CA, or MBA (Finance) with 4–15 years in Internal/Concurrent Audit (P2P focus), Advanced MS Excel, and SAP familiarity. Expect monthly travel to Pune and Mumbai for on-site oversight and client interactions.

Qualifications

• CA, Inter-CA, or MBA (Finance) with significant audit experience.

Responsibilities

• 100% Invoice Review and verification against PO, contracts, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee a team of junior auditors, manage deliverables and schedules.
• Present findings to senior client management and provide strategic recommendations.
• Monthly travel to Pune for on-site oversight and client coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Emotional intelligence

Education

CA / Inter-CA / MBA (Finance)

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and leadership-oriented Audit Manager at Mumbai and Pune to oversee a critical concurrent audit assignment. This role requires a rare blend of technical expertise specifically in the 100% verification of invoices and Purchase Orders (POs)and the ability to lead a team of junior auditors. You will be the primary bridge between our internal execution and senior-level client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Oversight & Quality Control

• 100% Invoice Review: Perform a comprehensive, zero-error review of all invoices against Purchase Orders, contracts, and statutory requirements.
• Discrepancy Management: Identify and resolve leakages, over-billing, or non-compliance in the procurement-to-pay cycle.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate the efficiency of the current PO process and suggest controls to mitigate risks.

2. Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Daily Management: Oversee a team of junior staff, managing their daily deliverables, leave schedules, and workflow.
• Mentorship: Actively train junior staff on audit methodologies, Excel techniques, and professional ethics.
• Motivation: Foster a high-energy, positive work environment to ensure the team meets tight deadlines without burnout.

3. Client Stakeholder Management

• Senior Communication: Act as the face of the firm for senior client management. Present findings, handle difficult conversations, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Reporting: Standardize and deliver high-quality audit reports that provide actionable insights rather than just data points.

4. Travel & Operations

• Pune Site Visits: Conduct mandatory monthly travel to Pune to oversee on-site operations and maintain a physical presence with the client team.

Required Candidate Profile

Education: CA, Inter-CA, or MBA (Finance) with significant audit experience.

Experience: 4- 15years in Internal/Concurrent Audit, specifically in P2P or Procurement. Less experienced candidates are welcome to apply for junior positions

Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, leadership gravitas, and conflict resolution skills.

Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel, familiarity with ERPs (SAP) and eye for detail.

Availability: Willingness to travel to Pune/Mumbai once a month and manage flexible team schedules.