Manager – Statutory Audit Alexander Mann Solutions India

The Corporate Institute; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Kerala seeks an experienced Statutory Audit Manager to oversee end-to-end audit engagements, ensuring compliance with Ind AS, US GAAP and IFRS where applicable, and maintain high quality standards.

You will lead a team of seniors and juniors, manage client communications, review deliverables, and drive improvements in internal controls while keeping timelines and budgets intact.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent (CA/CPA/ACCA) is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance.
• 5–10 years post-qualification experience in statutory audits.
• Experience with mid-sized to top-tier firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end statutory audit engagements across clients.
• Prepare engagement plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Review audit files, identify risks, and provide recommendations.
• Mentor and manage audit team members and senior staff.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Team mentorship

Education

CA / CPA / ACCA

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tally

Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Statutory Audit Manager to lead and oversee audit engagements, manage team deliverables, and maintain high standards of financial compliance. In this role, you will lead audit assignments end-to-end, ensure compliance with statutory frameworks and accounting standards, manage client relationships, and mentor a team of senior and junior audit associates.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Audit Execution & Engagement Management
• Lead and execute end-to-end Statutory Audit engagements for a portfolio of clients across diverse industries.
• Prepare audit strategies, engagement plans, budgets, and timelines in alignment with firm quality standards.
• Ensure financial statements comply with local accounting standards (e.g., Ind AS / US GAAP / IFRS) and statutory requirements (e.g., Companies Act, tax regulations).
• Review financial statements, audit files, working papers, and disclosure checklists prepared by the team.
• Identify key audit risks, internal control deficiencies, and accounting issues; formulate practical recommendations and solutions for clients.
• 2. Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for key client stakeholders, handling day-to-day engagement communication.
• Present audit findings, technical accounting issues, and management letters to executive teams and Audit Committees.
• Manage client expectations regarding timelines, deliverables, and audit scope modifications.
• 3. Team Leadership & People Management
• Supervise, mentor, and guide audit seniors, assistants, and trainees across multiple engagements.
• Allocate staff efficiently to engagements and monitor team productivity and performance.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to team training and development initiatives.
• 4. Technical Expertise & Quality Control
• Stay up to date with updates in accounting standards, auditing guidelines, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure firm audit methodologies and quality assurance standards are strictly followed.
• Draft detailed audit reports, management representation letters, and board presentations.

Qualifications & Skills Required

Education & Certification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is mandatory.
• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in Statutory Audit within mid-sized to top-tier accounting/audit firms (e.g., Big 4 or top mid-market firms preferred).
• Proven track record of managing multiple audit clients simultaneously.

Technical Skills

• Deep technical knowledge of local accounting standards (Ind AS / US GAAP / IFRS) and auditing standards (ISAs / SAs).
• Strong understanding of internal financial controls (IFC/ICFR) and risk assessment frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in audit management tools, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally), and Microsoft Excel.