Statutory Audit Manager / Associate Director

Contactx Resource Management; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Contactx Resource Management in Mumbai seeks an experienced audit professional to plan, execute and finalize statutory audits, and to lead a team of junior auditors while engaging with clients.

The role requires strong knowledge of AS, Ind AS, and SAs, plus analytical ability, leadership, and project-management skills to coordinate with Tax, C Law, and overseas counterparts for integrated service delivery. Compliance and reporting to management are essential.

Qualifications

• Statutory audits experience in a professional services environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CA/CPA/ACCA preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize statutory audit engagements.
• Lead and mentor junior auditors.
• Interact with clients and manage relationships.
• Coordinate with Tax, Law and overseas counterparts.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Job description

Preferred candidate profile

• Audit Management: Plan, execute, and finalize statutory audit engagements, overseeing day-to-day operations and project management.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, guide, and mentor junior auditors, reviewing their work and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Technical Expertise: Apply strong knowledge of Accounting Standards (AS), Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), and Auditing Standards (SAs).
• Client Interaction: Act as a key point of contact, understand client business, address queries, and manage client relationships.
• Risk & Control: Identify business risks, assess internal controls, and recommend improvements.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed audit reports, findings, and conclusions for management and stakeholders.
• Coordination: Liaise with other firm teams (Tax, C Law, etc.) and overseas counterparts for integrated service delivery.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal firm policies.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CA/CPA/ACCA qualification highly preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in statutory audits, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills, leadership, project management, communication, and attention to detail.

What's Expected

• Ownership: Take responsibility for audit deliverables, client satisfaction, and firm revenue/recovery.
• Problem-Solving: Apply judgment, know when to escalation issues, and resolve complex technical accounting matters.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices.

Contact no. -7818859586