Audit Lead

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Audit Team Lead with strong hands-on expertise in statutory audits, tax audits, GST and TDS compliance, and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate should have completed three years of articleship or possess equivalent relevant audit experience, along with proven experience in independently managing audit assignments and leading a team of 34 members. The candidate should be capable of overseeing audit operations, ensuring statutory compliance, coordinating with clients, and delivering accurate financial reports within deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently plan, execute, and manage statutory audit and tax audit assignments for multiple clients.
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate a team of 34 members, allocating tasks and monitoring work progress.
• Review team members work to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Examine books of accounts, financial records, supporting documents, and internal control systems.
• Prepare and finalize financial statements, including Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss Statements, and related schedules.
• Handle GST compliance, including GST return preparation and filing, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Manage TDS compliance, including tax deduction calculations, return filing, reconciliation, and verification.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, taxation laws, and statutory regulations.
• Identify financial discrepancies, audit risks, and compliance gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and review audit working papers, audit reports, tax audit reports, and other statutory documentation.
• Independently coordinate with clients to collect documents, resolve queries, and provide updates on audit progress.
• Monitor statutory deadlines and ensure timely completion of audits, returns, and compliance requirements.
• Manage multiple client assignments and ensure effective utilization of team resources.
• Train and guide team members, resolve technical queries, and support their professional development.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Educational Qualification: CA Inter / CA Final / B.Com / M.Com.
• Must have completed 3 years of articleship or possess equivalent relevant audit experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in statutory audits and tax audits.
• Practical experience in GST and TDS compliance, return filing, and reconciliations.
• Proven experience in financial statement preparation and finalization of accounts.
• Prior experience in leading and managing a team of 3–4 members is mandatory.
• Ability to independently manage audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Good understanding of accounting standards, taxation laws, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software; familiarity with audit and tax compliance tools is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, delegate responsibilities, and meet strict deadlines.