Audit Manager (Must be CA qualified) - Navi Mumbai

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Job Title:- CA (Audit Manag

er)Qualification:- Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandat

oryExperience:- 4 to 5 ye

arsBudget:- 12 to 16

LPA

Role Su

mmary:Seeking for a highly capable and process-driven Audit Manager with 7–10 years of experience in audit, assurance, and financial compliance. The incumbent will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with comprehensive expertise in managing internal audits, statutory audits, and due diligences end-to-end. This senior role demands deep knowledge of accounting standards, meticulous preparation of audit schedules, extensive experience in book closure, and the ability to liaise effectively with external auditors, internal teams, and regulatory authorities — all within firm deadlines. The role requires strong coordination with the finance team and direct management of 1–2 audit professi

onals.

Key Responsib

ilities:1. Statutory Audit Ma

nagement*Own end-to-end coordination with statutory auditors (Big 4 / reputed firms) for timely and clean com

pletion.*Prepare comprehensive audit schedules, annexures, and working papers well ahead of audit comme

ncement.*Prepare notes to accounts, disclosures, and related party schedules as per Companies Act and Ind AS requi

rements.*Ensure zero material audit observations by proactively resolving open items before the audit

window.*Coordinate signing of financial statements, board resolutions, and management representation

letters.*Manage ROC filings, XBRL tagging, and timely submission of audited financials to regulatory auth

orities.

2. Internal Audit M

anagement*Plan, execute, and close the annual internal audit calendar in coordination with the internal audit firm

or team.*Prepare internal audit scope documents, risk matrices, and process-wise audit pr

ogrammes.*Review internal audit reports, validate findings, and ensure observations are factually accurate before

issuance.*Drive timely action taken reports (ATRs) from process owners and track closure of all open audi

t points.*Present internal audit findings and status updates to the Audit Committee and CFO on a quarter

ly basis.*Implement recommendations from internal audits to strengthen internal controls across the orga

nisation.

3. Due Diligence Co

ordination*Lead financial due diligence processes for M&A, fundraising, PE investments, and strategic tra

nsactions.*Compile and organise the financial data room – P&L, balance sheet, cash flows, schedules, and

contracts.*Prepare management information packs and financial summaries for due dilige

nce teams.*Liaise with legal, tax, and operations teams to ensure all diligence queries are addressed accurately and

promptly.*Identify and flag financial, accounting, or compliance risks during the due diligenc

e process.

4. Book Closure & Financial

Statements*Oversee and actively participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end book closure

processes.*Ensure all accruals, provisions, prepayments, and adjusting entries are posted before closure

deadlines.*Review trial balance, ledger scrutiny, and balance sheet reconciliations ahead of eve

ry closure.*Prepare or review standalone and consolidated financial statements as per Ind

AS / IGAAP.*Ensure accurate computation and disclosure of deferred tax, depreciation, and employee benefits (AS 15 /

Ind AS 19).*Maintain a closure checklist and enforce adherence across the finance team for every report

ing period.

5. Accounting Standards &

; Compliance*Apply and ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS / IGAAP) across all financia

l reporting.*Keep the organisation current on new and revised accounting standards; assess impact and implem

ent changes.*Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions – business combinations, leases (Ind AS 116), revenue recognition (

Ind AS 115).*Review accounting policies annually and recommend updates to align with regulat

ory changes.*Ensure compliance with Companies Act 2013 requirements for financial statement preparation and

disclosure.

6. Finance Team Coordination &am

p; Leadership*Serve as the key audit and compliance interface for the broader finance team of 1

5–20 members.*Coordinate with AP, AR, treasury, and tax teams to gather schedules, reconciliations, and supporting dat

a for audits.*Directly manage and mentor a team of 1–2 audit professionals – assign work, review outputs, and conduc

t appraisals.*Establish and maintain an audit-ready environment throughout the year — not just

at year-end.*Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, secretarial advisors, and internal audit firms

proactively.

MANDATOR

Y REQUIREMENTS:1.Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI –

non-negotiable2.End-to-end statutory audit management experience – schedule preparation, auditor liaison, and

timely sign-off3.Demonstrated track record of managing internal audits – scope, execution, findings,

and ATR closure4.Hands-on experience in financial due diligence for M&A, fundraising, or

PE transactions5.Extensive and independent book closure experience – month-end, quarter-end, and year-end acr

oss all ledgers6.Deep knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS / IGAAP) and Companies Act

2013 provisions7.Strong preparation skills for audit schedules, notes to accounts, and financial statem

ent disclosures8.Proven ability to coordinate across finance, legal, tax, and operations teams under tight

audit timelines

Skills &a

mp; Competencies:Statutory

Audit ManagementInternal Audit – Plann

ing & ClosureDue Diligence – Financial

& AccountingBook Closure (Month

/ Quarter / Year)Audit Sch

edule PreparationNotes to Accounts

& DisclosuresInd AS / IGAA

P / Companies ActDeferred Tax &

amp; DepreciationAuditor Liaison &

amp; CoordinationAudit Co

mmittee ReportingFinancial State

ments PreparationInternal C

ontrols & IFCROC F

ilings & XBRLTeam Leaders

hip (1–2 members)Finance

Team Coordination

Qualificatio

ns & Education:*Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI – mandatory; no exceptions regardless o

f experience level.*7–10 years of post-qualification experience with a strong focus on audit, assurance, and f

inancial reporting.*Prior experience in a Big 4 / mid-tier CA firm followed by an in-house corporate role i

s highly preferred.*Exposure to listed company audit requirements, Audit Committee presentations, and SEBI regulatio

ns is an advantage.*Familiarity with accounting software – ZOHO Books, Tally, SAP, or Oracle – for ledger review a

nd data extraction.