Manager / Sr. Manager / Associate Director - Statutory Audit

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About the Company

Bhuta Shah & Co LLP (BSC) is a well-recognized, home-grown Professional Full-Services Firm since almost four decades, serving local and global markets in the field of Tax & Regulatory, Assurance, Advisory (Transactions, Risk, Cyber Security, Others) and Outsourcing.

Established in 1986, under the solid Foundations of its Founder & Chairman Mr. Shailesh Bhuta, BSC presently serves pan-India through nine (9) offices: West – Mumbai (3), Pune, Ahmedabad; North – Delhi, Jaipur; South – Bengaluru, Hyderabad.

Over the years, we have acted as “Trusted Advisors” for our Clients. BSC has served all types of businesses from growth-oriented SMEs to well-established Indian Groups and multi-national Clients (MNCs), both within India as well as globally across sectors including PE, VC and Family Offices also. The Firm has a global reach, having the ability to serve clients in 100+ countries, including having served clients in the USA, UK, Israel, Spain, Germany, etc.

For every client engagement that we work, “Quality is our Priority”, and we thrive for bringing value-add for our Clients through technical depth and operational efficiency.

Maintaining the highest level of Work Ethics and Professional Excellence, we, through our 15+ strong leaders and talent-force of 300+ technically competent people, facilitate our client’s growth by helping them navigate their complex issues in the ever-dynamic global and local environment.

Role Overview:

Assistant Manager to Director– Audit & Assurance / Statutory Audit

Key Responsibilities:

1. Practice Leadership & Quality Management

• Execute the firm’s Audit & Assurance function across multiple clients and industries.
• Ensure high-quality execution of statutory audits, tax audits, and limited reviews as per ICAI and Companies Act standards.
• Implement and maintain strong internal quality control systems and audit methodologies.
• Review final deliverables (financial statements, audit reports, CARO, etc.) for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure consistent adherence to deadlines and firm policies.

2. Business Development & Client Relationship Management

• Drive business growth by acquiring new clients and expanding services with existing ones.
• Identify cross-functional opportunities within the firm (Taxation, Advisory, Risk, etc.).
• Build and nurture relationships with promoters, CFOs, and senior management of client organizations.
• Represent the firm in professional and industry forums to enhance visibility and credibility.
• Contribute to strategic planning and positioning of the firm in the marketplace.

3. Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead a team of Managers, Seniors, and Articles, ensuring proper delegation, review, and supervision.
• Mentor and coach team members on audit methodology, client handling, and professional conduct.
• Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented work culture focused on performance and learning.
• Involve in recruitment, capability building, and succession planning for the practice.

4. Technical Advisory & Compliance

• Stay updated on latest developments in auditing, accounting, and regulatory requirements (IND AS, IFRS, CARO, Companies Act, etc.).
• Provide technical guidance and advice to clients on complex financial reporting issues.
• Assist in preparing technical notes, audit tools, and knowledge resources for the firm.
• Liaise with external regulators or authorities (ROC, MCA, ICAI) as required.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership ability and experience in managing multi-level teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business development orientation- Senior level.
• High integrity, accountability, and client service focus.

Qualification & Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

  – mandatory.

• 4 to 12 years ( depending on the role applied for)

  of post-qualification experience in Statutory / Audit & Assurance services, preferably with a reputed mid-tier or large CA firm.
• Demonstrated experience in handling multiple clients and industries.
• Prior experience in client acquisition, BD initiatives, and team leadership.