Chartered Accountant- Statutory Audit

Company Description Kantilal Patel & Co. is a research-oriented, multi-specialization professional services firm committed to adding measurable value to clients businesses and processes. The firm emphasizes data-driven insights, robust analytics, and well-researched outputs to support informed decision-making. Its practice areas span statutory audit, risk-based audit, forensic audit, valuation (including Registered Valuer services), and a wide range of tax and regulatory domains. These include corporate tax, GST, international tax, transfer pricing, FEMA, due diligence, corporate law, securities law, and litigation support. Team members collaborate in a professional environment that encourages continuous learning and specialization across diverse service lines.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Chartered Accountant – Statutory Audit role based in Ahmedabad. The professional in this role will plan and execute statutory audits, including risk assessment, testing internal controls, performing substantive procedures, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. Responsibilities include reviewing financial statements, identifying key audit issues, documenting working papers, and preparing clear, well-structured audit reports and management comments. The role involves coordinating with clients finance and management teams, understanding their business processes, and providing value-added recommendations to strengthen controls and improve financial reporting. The Chartered Accountant will also support cross-functional assignments such as risk-based audits, due diligence, and related assurance services as needed.
Qualifications

• Recognized Chartered Accountant qualification with strong knowledge of statutory audit standards, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in planning and executing statutory audits, including risk assessment, internal control evaluation, and preparation of audit documentation and reports.
• Ability to analyze financial data, interpret complex transactions, and identify discrepancies or areas for improvement in client processes.
• Exposure to related areas such as risk-based audits, forensic audits, valuation, tax (corporate, GST, international), and regulatory compliance is an advantage.
• Proficient in audit and accounting software, spreadsheets, and productivity tools; comfort with data-driven and analytics-based approaches.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and collaborate within a team.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Willingness to work on-site in Ahmedabad and engage in continuous professional development and learning.