Senior Audit Assistant

Zoho; Pune District; On-site; INR 614,000 - 837,000; Part time

Job summary

Zoho Pune is seeking a motivated Senior Audit Assistant on a 4-month contract basis to join our Audit & Assurance team. The role focuses on executing statutory audits, aiding in planning and delivery, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

You will work with both listed and unlisted entities across industries, handling audits independently and coordinating with client finance teams to gather information.

Qualifications

• Semi-Qualified CA with IPCC cleared and 2 years post-articleship audit experience.
• Experience in statutory audits of listed and unlisted companies.
• CA dropout candidates may be considered with relevant audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute statutory audits in accordance with Standards on Auditing (SAs).
• Perform risk assessment procedures, test controls, and substantive audit procedures.
• Review financial statements and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in preparation and finalization of audit reports and audit documentation.
• Coordinate with client finance teams for information gathering and audit queries.

Skills

Statutory audits

Audit planning

Client coordination

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Education

CA Intermediate/IPCC cleared

Articleship completed (2 yrs)

Tools

Audit documentation tools

Job description

Position: Senior Audit Assistant(Contract basis)

Location: Pune Shift Timings: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Workdays: 5 days working
Contract Tenure:4 Months

About the Role

We are looking for a motivatedand detail-oriented Senior Audit Assistant to join our Audit &Assurance team. The candidate will be responsible for executing statutory auditassignments, assisting in audit planning and completion, and ensuringcompliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. The role offers excellentexposure to diverse industries and complex audit engagements involving bothlisted and unlisted entities.

Educational Qualifications

• Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant (CAIntermediate/IPCC cleared)
• Post-articleship experience of approximately 2 years in statutory audit and assurance assignments
• CA Dropout candidates will be preferred , provided they possess relevant audit experience andtechnical competence

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of post-articleship experience
• Strong exposure to statutory audits of listed andunlisted companies
• Experience in handling audit assignments independentlyand coordinating with clients
• Exposure to manufacturing, service, trading, and otherindustry sectors will be an added advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Execute statutory audits in accordance with applicable Standardson Auditing (SAs)
• Perform risk assessment procedures, test controls, andsubstantive audit procedures
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance withapplicable regulatory requirements
• Assist in preparation and finalization of audit reportsand audit documentation
• Evaluate internal controls and identify processimprovement opportunities
• Coordinate with client finance teams for collection ofaudit information and resolution of audit queries
• Ensure timely completion of audit engagements whilemaintaining quality standards
• Assist seniors and managers in planning, execution, andclosure of audit assignments
• Support implementation and review of compliance withaccounting standards and reporting requirements

Technical Skills

The candidate should possess:

• Good working knowledge of Indian AccountingStandards (Ind AS)
• Sound understanding of Accounting Standards (AS)
• Practical knowledge of Standards on Auditing (SAs)
• Familiarity with provisions of the Companies Act,2013 relevant to audit assignments
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other audit documentationtools
• Exposure to financial statement preparation andreporting requirements