Statutory Audit Manager

Audit Manager - Client Service and Risk AdvisoryJob Description:We are seeking a high-caliber, result-driven Statutory Audit Manager with 2-7 years of post-qualification experience to join our Mumbai office.This is a critical leadership role that combines technical audit expertise with significant client relationship management, strategic risk advisory, and business development responsibilities.The Manager will serve as a Trusted Business Advisor to clients' senior management, demonstrating deep commercial acumen and technical competence, particularly in complex sectors like telecommunications.The successful candidate will be pivotal in leading and managing large-scale audit engagements while actively contributing to the firm's growth and profitability.Key Responsibilities:- Audit Engagement Leadership and Planning: Take the lead role in the execution of the full audit service lifecycle.- Coordinate and manage the planning phase of complex statutory audit assignments, defining the scope, resource allocation, and strategy with guidance from the Partner.- Client Relationship Management and Networking: Create and proactively manage strong, independent relationships with clients' senior management and key stakeholders, positioning the firm as a trusted advisor and ensuring high client satisfaction.- Commercial Acumen and Strategic Advisory: Provide clear, impactful perspectives to clients on emerging practices, local and global market trends, and regulatory changes relevant to their operations, translating technical findings into strategic business advice.- Technical Competence and Judgment: Demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge and professional judgment in applying auditing standards (e.g., IFRS/Ind AS, GAAS) and regulatory requirements.- Develop well-reasoned, thoroughly researched arguments to address complex client issues.- Sector Expertise and Specialization: Demonstrate and apply deep technical expertise in auditing specialized industries, specifically possessing substantial knowledge in auditing telecom companies and their unique regulatory and accounting frameworks.- Business Development and Profitability: Actively support the firm's growth by identifying and generating additional work from existing clients.- Lead the preparation of high-quality proposals, including the development of detailed fee structures and entry strategies for new client acquisition.- Risk and Quality Management: Provide pertinent guidance and advice to colleagues on complex quality or risk management issues.- Serve as an internal consultant to enable the team to proactively identify and address audit and engagement risk based on extensive experience.- Project and Process Management: Manage multiple engagement priorities effectively by constantly balancing key variables such as risk exposure, commercial importance, level of urgency, and stakeholder impacts.- Knowledge Management and Process Improvement: Make a strong contribution to the firms knowledge sharing efforts, reviewing and continually improving existing audit processes to ensure the team and the firm effectively capture and leverage technical expertise.Required Skills:- Post Graduate (PG/Master) degree is required, coupled with relevant professional certification (CA, CPA, ACCA).- 2 to 7 Years of progressive experience in managing and leading Statutory Audit (External Audit) engagements, preferably within a large accounting or consulting firm.- Proven capability to function as a Trusted Business Advisor and successfully manage client relationships at the senior management level.- Strong evidence of Commercial Acumen and experience in developing client proposals, fee structures, and contributing to firm profitability.- Demonstrated expertise in Risk Management related to audit quality, independence, and technical compliance.- Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple large projects and processes under tight deadlines.- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, vital for Networking and complex Conflict Management within engagement teams and with clients (ref:iimjobs.com)