Manager – Audit – BFSI United HR Solutions

The Corporate Institute; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a seasoned Chartered Accountant to lead external/statutory audits for international clients, with emphasis on UAE/Middle East engagements. You will guide audit planning, risk assessment, and reporting, while mentoring audit teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role demands strong IFRS/ISA knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience coordinating global clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or CPA.
• 8–12 years of external/statutory audit experience.
• 2–3 years of experience managing audit engagements and teams.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and ISA.
• Experience with international clients (UAE/Middle East preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Excel and audit management software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute external/statutory audit engagements for international clients.
• Develop risk-based audit plans, strategies, and engagement timelines.
• Review financial statements and audit working papers in accordance with IFRS and ISA.
• Identify key audit risks, internal control weaknesses, and areas needing management attention.
• Ensure timely completion of audit assignments while maintaining quality standards.
• Review financial statements and regulatory compliance in line with IFRS.
• Act as primary contact for assigned audit clients and manage expectations.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise audit teams, allocate assignments, and monitor performance.
• Provide technical guidance on accounting judgments and complex transactions.
• Ensure adherence to ethics, independence, and firm policies in engagements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

ISA knowledge

Audit planning

Excel proficiency

Client management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA

Tools

Audit management software

Job description

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• – Qualified Chartered Accountant or CPA.
• – 8 – 12 years of relevant experience in external/statutory audit, preferably with Big 4, mid-tier, or international accounting firms.
• – Minimum 2 – 3 years of experience managing audit engagements and audit teams.
• – Strong knowledge of IFRS and ISA.
• – Experience handling international clients, preferably UAE or Middle East clients.
• – Experience in audit planning, financial statement review, risk assessment, and audit reporting.
• – Exposure to UAE regulatory requirements, including DIFC and ADGM, will be an added advantage.
• – Proficiency in MS Excel and audit management software.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Audit Planning & Execution:

• – Plan, manage, and execute external/statutory audit engagements for international clients.
• – Develop risk-based audit plans, audit strategies, and engagement timelines.
• – Review financial statements and audit working papers in accordance with IFRS and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• – Identify key audit risks, internal control weaknesses, and areas requiring management attention.
• – Ensure timely completion of audit assignments while maintaining quality standards.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• – Review financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
• – Ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards, accounting policies, and statutory requirements.
• – Evaluate complex accounting transactions and provide technical accounting guidance.
• – Prepare and review audit reports, management letters, and audit findings.
• – Maintain awareness of UAE financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

3. Client Relationship Management:

• – Act as the primary point of contact for assigned audit clients.
• – Manage client expectations, engagement deliverables, and timelines.
• – Discuss audit findings and recommendations with senior client management.
• – Build and maintain strong professional relationships with international clients.

4. Team Management & Leadership:

• – Lead, supervise, and mentor audit associates, senior associates, and assistant managers.
• – Allocate assignments and monitor team performance and productivity.
• – Review audit working papers and provide technical guidance.
• – Conduct performance reviews and identify training requirements.
• – Ensure adherence to internal audit methodologies and quality control procedures.

5. Risk Management & Quality Assurance:

• – Ensure audit engagements comply with professional ethics, independence requirements, and firm policies.
• – Review audit documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• – Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• – Support internal quality reviews and audit methodology improvements.