Senior Chartered Accountant & Team Lead

Job Title :Senior Chartered Accountant & Team Lead Audit

Location: Indore

Experience: 10+ years

Job Summary

As part of our team expansion, we are seeking a Senior Chartered Accountant and Team Lead to head our audit and financial compliance function in Indore. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of progressive, diverse experience in audit, accounting, taxation, and statutory compliance, with a strong track record of leading teams and owning end-to-end audit engagements. This role is instrumental in driving audit quality, financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic planning in the Indian context, while mentoring and managing a team of accounting and audit professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Leadership (Primary Focus)

• Lead, plan, and execute statutory, internal, and management audits end-to-end, from scoping and risk assessment through fieldwork, reporting, and closure.
• Build and lead a team of audit and accounting professionals assign engagements, review workpapers, and ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Design and implement robust internal audit frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and control testing procedures across the organization.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external/statutory auditors, managing the annual audit process, resolving queries, and ensuring timely completion.
• Critically review audit findings, identify control gaps, and drive implementation of corrective actions and process improvements.
• Establish and monitor audit calendars, checklists, and standard operating procedures to strengthen audit governance.
• Present audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management and, where relevant, the audit committee/leadership.
• Stay current on auditing standards (SA/ICAI standards), regulatory changes, and industry best practices, and embed them into the audit approach.

Advanced Accounting Functions

• Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of complete and accurate ledger accounts across the organization.
• Ensure financial transactions and statement preparation comply with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS/GAAP).
• Develop, implement, and periodically review accounting policies and internal control mechanisms.

Taxation Expertise

• Oversee preparation, review, and timely filing of direct and indirect tax returns, ensuring compliance with local and applicable international tax laws.
• Provide strategic tax planning advice to management, identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Monitor legislative changes in tax laws and proactively assess their impact on company operations.

Statutory Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure strict compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial requirements, including company return filings.
• Oversee statutory registrations, renewals, and related documentation.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders on compliance and reporting matters.

Financial Analysis, Reporting and Team Management

• Perform and review financial analysis to support key business decisions.
• Prepare and present regular financial and audit reports to senior leadership, offering insights into the company's financial health and control environment.
• Lead budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior team members, fostering technical growth and building a high-performing audit and accounting team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) certification from a recognized accounting body (ICAI or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in audit, accounting, taxation, and compliance, including demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and managing teams, preferably in an international or multi-entity setting.
• Strong, hands-on expertise in internal and statutory audit methodologies, risk-based auditing, and controls testing.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting software, ERP systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills, with experience mentoring and supervising a team.
• Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, in English and local languages.

What We Offer

• A leadership role with significant ownership in an international financial consulting firm.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to experience and qualifications.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role over WhatsApp at [phone removed].