Manager - Statutory/Finance Audit & MIS

Role & responsibilities

Job Purpose:

• Handle statutory and finance audits by timely compilation, validation, and submission of financial and other data to Auditors.
• Prepare presentations and reports for Board meeting purposes.
• Analyse the financial and operational data to prepare accurate MIS reports periodically for top management evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Statutory & Finance Audit Support

• Compile, collate, and present financial data required for statutory and other audits.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, and other external agencies.
• Prepare audit schedules including Trial Balance and ledger extracts, Financial Statements schedules for statutory audits and Limited Reviews.
• Maintain proper documentation and records required for audits and statutory compliance.
• Preparation of Cash Flow Statements.
• Ensure timely submission of audit queries, explanations, and supporting documents.
• Track audit observations and assist in closure of audit points.
• Liaise with various other departments for data collection.

2. MIS Preparation & Reporting

• Prepare periodic MIS reports (monthly/quarterly) covering:
• Sales, purchases, margins, and stock movement
• Store-wise / showroom-wise performance
• Gross margin and wastage analysis
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data across MIS and books of accounts.
• Support management with customized reports as and when required.
• Ensure timely and accurate data flow from ERP/accounting systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and audit requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PPTs and ERP/accounting software.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to co-ordinate with auditors and other departments.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple data requests.
• Familiarity with jewellery industry operations and reporting practices (preferred).

Qualification & Experience:

• Qualification: M.Com / CA Inter / CMA Inter or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in audit support, MIS, or finance roles (jewellery/retail/manufacturing industry preferred).