Audit Manager

The Audit Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering audit engagements in accordance with professional auditing standards. The role involves managing audit teams, ensuring quality & timely deliverables, identifying process gaps, recommending improvements, and acting as a trusted advisor to management. The Audit Manager also ensures compliance with internal controls, risk management frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Audit Planning & Strategy

• Develop annual audit plans based on risk assessment and business priorities.
• Define audit scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Conduct preliminary assessments to understand business operations and key risks.

B. Audit Execution & Review

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
• Guide audit team members in performing fieldwork, testing controls, and documenting results.
• Perform detailed walkthroughs and evaluate processes for gaps, inefficiencies, and risks.
• Review working papers for accuracy and compliance with auditing standards.
• Ensure all audits comply with applicable frameworks

C. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare high-quality audit reports summarizing findings, risks, root causes, and recommendations.
• Present audit results to senior management and stakeholders with clarity and impact.
• Track corrective actions and perform follow-up audits to ensure closure of issues.

D. Risk Management

• Identify potential operational, financial, compliance, and IT risks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and make improvement recommendations.
• Support the organization in strengthening enterprise risk management (ERM) practices.

E. Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor audit associates and senior auditors.
• Provide on-the-job training and feedback to improve team capability.
• Conduct performance evaluations and assist in hiring audit resources.

F. Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams—Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Procurement, etc.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Act as a trusted advisor by delivering insights that strengthen business processes.

G. Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to professional standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.

3. Qualifications & Skills

• CA Inter Qualified
• Minimum 3 years of Articleship

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards .
• Proficiency in audit tools and ERPs
• Understanding of internal control frameworks.
• Experience with data analytics and automation tools is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person