Manager – Statutory Audit – CA Alexander Mann Solutions India

The Corporate Institute; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in India seeks an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead end-to-end US statutory audit engagements, partnering with global teams and clients across manufacturing, retail, and FMCG sectors.

You will mentor audit teams, ensure adherence to US GAAP and IFRS, manage busy-season timelines, and drive high-quality deliverables through strong stakeholder management and solutions-oriented collaboration.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of strong experience in Statutory Audit with a Big 6 or leading global accounting firm.
• Hands-on experience in leading US audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, risk assessment and internal controls, audit methodology and documentation.
• Experience conducting manager-level reviews for private company audit engagements.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work with senior leadership and client executives.
• Proven ability to lead audit teams during busy seasons while maintaining quality.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with cross-border collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end US statutory audit engagements, including planning, execution, completion, and reporting.
• Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously while ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Perform manager-level reviews for private company audit engagements and provide technical guidance to engagement teams.
• Collaborate with US engagement teams and global stakeholders to resolve audit and accounting queries effectively.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive stakeholder management.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members by providing technical guidance, constructive feedback, and performance management.
• Drive audit quality by ensuring compliance with professional standards, firm methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes, enhance operational efficiency, and implement best practices.
• Support engagement planning, resource allocation, and risk assessment activities.
• Effectively manage audit timelines and deliverables during peak audit (busy) seasons.

Skills

Statutory Audit

Team leadership

US GAAP

IFRS

Audit methodology

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end US statutory audit engagements, including planning, execution, completion, and reporting.
• Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously while ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Perform manager-level reviews for private company audit engagements and provide technical guidance to engagement teams.
• Collaborate with US engagement teams and global stakeholders to resolve audit and accounting queries effectively.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive stakeholder management.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members by providing technical guidance, constructive feedback, and performance management.
• Drive audit quality by ensuring compliance with professional standards, firm methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes, enhance operational efficiency, and implement best practices.
• Support engagement planning, resource allocation, and risk assessment activities.
• Effectively manage audit timelines and deliverables during peak audit (busy) seasons.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4-10 years of strong experience in Statutory Audit with a Big 6 or leading global accounting firm.
• Hands-on experience in leading US audit engagements from planning through completion.

Strong working knowledge of:

• US GAAP
• IFRS
• Risk assessment and internal controls
• Audit methodology and documentation

• Experience in conducting manager-level reviews for private company audit engagements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leadership and client executives.
• Proven experience managing audit teams during busy season while maintaining delivery quality.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams.

Industry Experience:

Candidates should have audit experience in one or more of the following industries:

• Manufacturing
• Consumer Products
• Retail
• Media & Entertainment
• Insurance
• FMCG
• Other Non-Financial Services sectors

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with a strong academic background.
• Experience working with US-based clients and global audit teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor professionals, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to audit quality and client satisfaction.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.