Statutory Audit Role – Chartered Accountant AEKE Consultancy

The Corporate Institute; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,300,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute seeks a Chartered Accountant with 5–8 years PQE to lead statutory audits across diverse industries in Chennai, delivering high‑quality work in line with Ind AS, the Companies Act, and auditing standards. You will plan and execute engagements, perform risk assessment, review working papers, and prepare reports and management letters.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with client finance teams, and communicate findings clearly to senior stakeholders, ensuring

Qualifications

• 5–8 years PQE in Statutory Audit.
• CA qualification is mandatory.
• Strong hands-on experience in statutory and financial statement audits.
• Good understanding of Ind AS, Companies Act, and auditing standards.
• Experience in audit planning, risk assessment, execution, reporting and review.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute statutory audit assignments for clients across diverse industries.
• Manage audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, completion, and reporting.
• Review financial statements and assess compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Perform audit procedures covering revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, provisions, related parties, and other areas.
• Identify reporting risks, control gaps, and audit issues with corrective actions.
• Review working papers and ensure audit documentation meets standards.
• Coordinate with client finance teams to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Prepare and review audit reports, management letters, and other deliverables.
• Ensure timely completion while maintaining audit quality and standards.
• Guide and review junior team members and audit associates.
• Assist in handling complex accounting and auditing matters with technical inputs.
• Maintain effective client relationships and clearly communicate audit findings.

Skills

Statutory Audit

Ind AS & Companies Act

Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

Team Leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5 – 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Statutory Audit. The ideal candidate should have strong hands‑on experience in statutory audit assignments and a good understanding of applicable accounting and auditing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute statutory audit assignments for clients across various industries.
• Manage audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, completion, and reporting.
• Review financial statements and assess compliance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Perform audit procedures covering revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, provisions, related parties, and other key financial areas.
• Identify financial reporting risks, control gaps, and audit issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Review audit working papers and ensure that audit documentation meets required quality and professional standards.
• Coordinate with client finance teams and other stakeholders to obtain required information and resolve audit queries.
• Prepare and review audit reports, management letters, observations, and other statutory audit deliverables.
• Ensure timely completion of assignments while maintaining audit quality and compliance with applicable auditing standards.
• Guide and review the work of junior team members and audit associates.
• Assist in handling complex accounting and auditing matters and provide appropriate technical inputs to clients.
• Maintain effective client relationships and communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5 – 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Statutory Audit.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• Strong hands‑on experience in statutory audit and financial statement audits.
• Good understanding of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), Companies Act, and applicable auditing standards.
• Experience in audit planning, risk assessment, audit execution, reporting, and review.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
• Good communication and client/stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage audit assignments and effectively lead junior team members.