About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Audit Assistant with prior experience working exclusively in a Chartered Accountant (CA) firm. The candidate should have practical experience in conducting Statutory Audits and Internal Audits, along with a sound understanding of accounting standards, auditing procedures, and applicable statutory compliances.
Key Responsibilities
1. Statutory Audit
- Conduct statutory audits of companies and other entities in accordance with applicable laws and auditing standards.
- Verify financial statements, books of accounts, ledgers, vouchers, invoices, and supporting documents.
- Perform audit procedures relating to revenue, expenses, fixed assets, inventory, receivables, payables, and bank balances.
- Identify accounting discrepancies, control weaknesses, and non-compliances.
- Prepare audit working papers, schedules, and audit documentation.
- Assist in the finalisation of financial statements and preparation of audit reports.
2. Internal Audit
- Conduct internal audits of companies across various business sectors.
- Review internal financial controls, accounting systems, operational processes, and compliance procedures.
- Perform vouching, verification, reconciliations, and sample testing.
- Identify process gaps, financial irregularities, and control deficiencies.
- Draft audit observations and prepare internal audit reports with recommendations.
- Follow up with clients on pending audit queries and closure of observations.
3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Assist in reviewing GST and TDS compliance, wherever relevant to audit assignments.
- Verify GST returns, TDS returns, and related reconciliations.
- Assist in Tax Audits under Section 44AB and preparation of relevant schedules and documentation.
- Ensure proper maintenance of audit records and compliance documentation.
4. Client Coordination & Reporting
- Coordinate with client accounts teams for obtaining information and supporting documents.
- Prepare audit query sheets and follow up for timely responses.
- Maintain proper audit files and ensure completion of assignments within deadlines.
- Report audit findings and pending matters to the Audit Manager or Partner.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce or equivalent qualification.
- CA Inter qualification will be preferred.
- Mandatory: Prior work experience in a Chartered Accountant firm.
- Practical experience in both Statutory Audit and Internal Audit is essential.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Tally, and accounting software.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and work within deadlines.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Candidates with hands-on audit execution experience rather than only accounting or data-entry experience.
- Experience in independently handling audit areas, preparing working papers, and drafting audit observations.
- Candidates who have worked on company audits and internal audit assignments will be given preference.
- Candidates must demonstrate professional ethics, accountability, and a willingness to learn
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
