Manager/Deputy Manager - Statutory Audit - Consulting Firm - CA

Role: Manager & Deputy Manager - Statutory Audit

Location: Pune & Hyderabad

Industry Exposure: Non BFSI

Experience: 4 - 8 years (2019 to 2022, CA)

Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant

Job Summary:

Manage end-to-end statutory audit engagements, develop and maintain strong client relationships, and guide teams on technical and procedural matters. Deliver high-quality insights that support business decisions, ensure compliance with standards, and contribute to strategic audit planning.

Role Description:

Lead assurance engagements by finalizing audits, standardizing methodologies, and managing client relationships across diverse industries. Responsible for maintaining client-wise margins, developing and mentoring teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Actively contribute to business development through client meetings, proposal preparation, and pitch presentations. Provide operational support to senior leadership in areas such as MIS, MRM, IT, Admin, and HR coordination.

1. Audit Finalization & Quality Assurance:

- Independently finalize statutory audits and reviews, ensuring high-quality delivery and consistent application of audit methodologies and standards across engagements.

- Work closely with SSC (Audit shared service center) for bringing efficiency in routine audit tasks.

- 100% Adherence to Audit documentation on digital tools (CCH).

- Support in effective closure of cold file and hot file reviews.

- Work closely with quality teams for Audit quality initiatives.

- Participate in Internal audit quality reviews.

- Effective monitoring of work carried by the audit team (especially in case of Hybrid model - work from home).

2. Practice Development & Methodology Implementation:

- Drive uniform audit practices by updating manuals, developing new methodologies, and implementing standardized procedures aligned with evolving regulatory and industry requirements.

3. Client & Engagement Management:

- Oversee planning, scheduling, and profitability of audit engagements, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure timely, value-driven service delivery.