Manager Audit & Taxation

Role: Manager Audit & Taxation

Qualification: Semi-qualified CA (who has discontinued writing CA exams)

Job Location: Raja Rajeshwari Nagar - Bangalore

Industry: Chartered Accountants

Employment Type: Permanent Job, Full Time

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager – Audit & Tax to independently lead and execute statutory audits, income tax compliances, and related advisory assignments. The candidate will manage a team, ensure quality deliverables, maintain client relationships, and play an integral role in driving operational excellence across the audit and tax verticals.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Audit & Financial Reporting

• Independently manage and execute statutory audits of companies and LLPs
• Draft a proper audit plan, budget the team and time required
• Review and finalize audit documentation and working papers
• Analytical reviews, substantive and focussed testing of account balances
• Ensure adherence to auditing and assurance standards issued by ICAI
• Identify key audit issues, assess risk areas, and recommend control improvements
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and relevant accounting standards (Ind AS/AS).
• Preparation of Audit Report, with IFC and CARO wherever applicable

Income Tax Compliance & Representation

• Prepare and file Income Tax Returns for corporates, firms, LLPs, and individuals.
• Independently handle Tax Audits under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act.
• Draft responses to Income Tax notices including scrutiny, reassessment, and rectification proceedings.
• Represent clients before Income Tax Authorities for assessments, appeals, and rectification.
• Handle departmental visits and liaison for resolution of tax matters.

Team Management

• Lead and supervise a team of 4–5 audit and tax professionals.
• Allocate work, set timelines, and review deliverables.
• Conduct regular training sessions and mentor junior staff.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

Client Management & Engagement

• Maintain strong client focus and promptly respond to client queries.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients on audit findings, tax positions, and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for additional value-added services.

Technology, Process, and Reporting

• Leverage automation tools, Tally ERP 9/Prime, Winman CA ERP, GST and TDS software
• Ensure the use of advanced MS Excel functions (pivot tables, lookup functions, data analysis, conditional formatting, data validation, etc.)
• Identify areas for performance and process improvement, digitalisation, automation initiatives and drive efficiencies.
• Leverage AI tools for data analysis, automation, and report generation

Key Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of Accounting Standards, Companies Act, Income Tax Act.
• Strong command over Tally, Winman, MS Excel, GST, TDS, and relevant regulatory software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and team leadership capabilities.
• Client-focused approach with a proactive mindset.

· High level of integrity, responsibility, and accountability.

· Adaptability, continuous learning attitude, and empathy towards team and clients.

· Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.

• Tech-savvy and comfortable working in a digital-first environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage team performance and deliver quality outputs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹420,000.00 - ₹540,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed Articleship in CA firm?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Auditing,taxation,GST : 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English and Kannada (Preferred)

Work Location: In person