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We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Senior Audit Manager to lead our audit team and ensure the integrity of our financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in auditing, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex audit projects. This role requires excellent leadership capabilities, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to enhance our internal controls and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Audit Coordination: Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely and efficient completion of audit processes, providing necessary documentation and support.

- Audit Planning and Execution: Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of financial and operational audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

- Financial Statement Analysis: Analyze financial statements and related data to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas for improvement.

- Internal Controls Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and provide recommendations for improvements to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

- Compliance Monitoring: Ensure the organization adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, and provide updates to external auditors.

- Process Improvement: Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for audit processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.

- Collaboration with Departments: Work closely with various departments to address audit findings, implement corrective actions, and improve overall internal controls.

- Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern and develop strategies to address them.

- Training and Development: Provide training and support to internal staff on audit processes and compliance requirements to ensure readiness for external audits.

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS:

Education: Chartered (CA) preferred, with a focus on Accounting, Finance or a related discipline preferably from Big4.

Technical Proficiency:

- Familiarity with ERP systems like Tally, SAP or Oracle is an added advantage.

- Familiarity with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is an added advantage.

- Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Key Expertise Areas:

- Financial statement audits and compliance.

- Risk assessment and internal control evaluation.

- Ensure timely compliance with regulations and standards.

- Regulatory compliance and reporting.

- Budget variance analysis and forecasting in audit contexts.

SOFT SKILLS / TRAITS:

- Analytical Mindset: Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights and accurate accounting of records.

- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in data handling, analysis, and reporting, maintaining high standards in audit processes.

- Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations and other departments as and when required.

- Proactive and Organized: Self-motivated, able to handle multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely compliance with regulations and standards.

- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analyses for stakeholders and provide clear clarifications on audit discussions.

Experience:

- 10 to 12 years of relevant experience in audit management, with an exposure on overseeing audits for US subsidiaries.

- Experience of working with senior leadership in Finance and with the audit firms.