Manager – Statutory Audit – Big 4 Contactx Resource Management

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai is seeking a Manager in Statutory Audit to lead complex engagements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure robust regulatory compliance. You will mentor staff, communicate findings to senior stakeholders, and drive risk-aware insights for clients in a hybrid work setting.

Qualified CA with 5–8 years in statutory audit, IFRS/GAAP expertise, and strong stakeholder management are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• CA qualification with 5–8 years of progressive statutory audit experience in a Big 4 environment.
• Deep technical proficiency in IFRS, Ind AS, and GAAP to interpret standards across diverse clients.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills for client leadership and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple high‑priority engagements in a fast-paced hybrid Mumbai setting.
• Clear, concise communication of complex financial concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale statutory audit engagements and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP disclosures and regulatory compliance for global and domestic clients.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance to foster growth and excellence.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to client management and audit committees.
• Oversee planning and execution of audit procedures including risk assessment and testing.

Skills

Stakeholder management

IFRS knowledge

Ind AS knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Role Overview:

As a Manager in Statutory Audit, you will lead complex audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients, ensuring rigorous compliance with regulatory standards and financial reporting frameworks. You will act as a primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, managing audit teams to deliver high-quality assurance services that provide transparency and build trust in the capital markets. By overseeing the end-to-end audit lifecycle, you will play a critical role in identifying financial risks, improving internal controls, and delivering insights that drive business integrity and operational excellence for our clients in the Mumbai market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale statutory audit engagements by coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion and adherence to firm quality standards.
• Manage complex financial reporting requirements under IFRS and GAAP to ensure accurate disclosures and regulatory compliance for global and domestic clients.
• Mentor and supervise junior audit staff, providing technical guidance and performance feedback to foster a culture of professional growth and technical excellence.
• Communicate audit findings and strategic recommendations to client management and audit committees to facilitate informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Oversee the planning and execution of audit procedures, including risk assessment and substantive testing, to provide independent assurance on financial statements.

Required Skillset:

• Possess a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with 5 – 8 years of progressive experience in statutory audit within a Big 4 environment.
• Demonstrate deep technical proficiency in IFRS, Ind AS, and GAAP, with the ability to interpret complex accounting standards and apply them to diverse business scenarios.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration with client leadership and internal audit teams.
• Showcase the ability to manage multiple high-priority engagements simultaneously in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment based in Mumbai.
• Communicate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.

Tags:

Statutory Audit, Big4, Financial Reporting, IFRS, GAAP, CA, Assurance, Audit