Audit Associate

About the Role*

We're looking for an audit professional to independently handle statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits for a diverse client base spanning technology startups, manufacturing, and service sector companies, including cross-border India-US engagements.

*Key Responsibilities*

- Independently plan and execute statutory audits under the Companies Act, including CARO 2020 reporting

- Conduct internal audits and prepare Internal Financial Controls (IFC) documentation

- Handle tax audits under the Income Tax Act

- Draft audit reports, management letters, and financial statement notes in compliance with Ind AS/Schedule III

- Liaise directly with client finance teams to resolve audit queries

- Review and finalize financial statements, including CFS reconciliations

- Supervise and review work of articled trainees

- Support GST audits and related compliance where required

- Assist in transfer pricing and other advisory assignments as needed

*Requirements*

- CA qualified, or CA dropout (cleared Inter, substantial articleship in audit) with demonstrated post-articleship audit experience

- 4–5 years of hands-on audit experience, ideally across mid-size or Big 4/6 firms

- Strong working knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act, Standards on Auditing

- Proficiency with audit tools/ERP systems (Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar)

- Excellent drafting and client communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple audit assignments and deadlines independently