Assistant Manager - Audit

About Frazier & Deeter

Frazier & Deeter (FD) is an award-winning accounting & advisory firm. FD and our family of brands serve clients worldwide, from the Fortune Global 500 companies to growing small businesses. Frazier & Deeter cultivates a growth mindset and instils in our people the belief that we must be adaptive and entrepreneurial, and we make a difference for our clients and each other. We focus on our brand promise of Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference.

FD offers a full range of tax, audit, accounting, and advisory services through our offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Huntsville, Las Vegas, Nashville, Pensacola, Tampa and Winter Haven, in addition to London and India. We have been recognized repeatedly as a Top 50 firm, a Best of the Best Accounting firm, a Best Firm to Work For and a Best Firm for Women in Leadership.

About the Role

An Associate Manager - Audit plays a pivotal role in leading audit engagements, managing teams, and ensuring delivery excellence across multiple clients. The role involves overseeing the end-to-end audit process from planning through final reporting while ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm policies. The Associate Manager acts as a key point of contact for clients, providing technical guidance and maintaining strong working relationships built on trust, quality, and insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements across diverse industries, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of client work.


• Supervise and review audit work performed by senior executives and executives, providing technical guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback.


• Oversee audit planning, risk assessment, and engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with firm methodology and professional standards.


• Review financial statements, technical accounting issues, and audit documentation for accuracy and compliance with IFRS / US GAAP / Ind AS and applicable regulatory frameworks.


• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement in client processes.


• Maintain proactive communication with clients, addressing issues promptly and ensuring strong, trust-based relationships.


• Manage engagement economics, including budgeting, time tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.


• Support Partners and Managers in identifying new business opportunities and developing client proposals.


• Conduct technical training sessions to enhance team capabilities and foster continuous learning.


• Stay abreast of changes in auditing standards, accounting regulations, and emerging trends to ensure teams remain technically proficient.


• Promote a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability within the audit function.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 4-6 years of relevant experience in external/statutory audit.


• Prior experience with a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm is preferred.

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS / US GAAP / Ind AS and Standards on Auditing (SAs).


• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and lead teams effectively in a dynamic environment.


• Strong communication and client management skills, with the ability to explain complex audit findings clearly and confidently.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and audit tools (e.g., CaseWare, or equivalent platforms).


• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering quality results.


• Experience in Real estate, Construction, Technology, Employee Benefit Plans and Not-for-profits is an added advantage.

What FD offers

• Competitive salary


• Clear career growth path within the firm


• Personal and professional skills development and training support