Audit Head

Job DescriptionAudit Head – Statutory Audit, Tax Audit & Compliance (CA Firm)Role OverviewThe Audit Head will lead the statutory audit, tax audit, GST audit, and compliance delivery functions for clients across multiple industries. The role involves planning and reviewing audits, guiding audit teams, ensuring regulatory compliance under the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST laws, ensuring audit quality, managing client expectations, and supporting partners in practice management.This position requires deep technical competence, strong client communication, review discipline, and the ability to train and lead multiple concurrent audit teams.Key Responsibilities1. Statutory Audit Execution & ReviewLead statutory audits of private limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, trusts, and subsidiaries.Review financial statements, notes, CARO reporting, and disclosures as per Companies Act.Evaluate internal controls, processes, and accounting policies.Ensure timely completion of audit reports and documentation compliance.2. Tax Audit (Form 3CD)Oversee planning, execution, and review of tax audit reports.Review books of accounts, TDS/TCS compliance, depreciation, disallowances, and audit clauses.Resolve complex 3CD reporting issues and maintain audit trail documentation. 3. GST Audit & Compliance (as applicable)Review GST workings, reconciliations (GSTR-2A/2B, 3B, 1), ITC eligibility, and adjustments.Guide teams on audit observations and corrective controls.Support clients during departmental queries, audits, and assessments.4. Audit Planning & MethodologyPrepare annual audit calendars, staffing plans, and client communication protocols.Risk-based scoping, sampling techniques, and review frameworks.Standardize checklists, documentation templates, and review matrices.5. Team Leadership & TrainingSupervise, mentor, and guide Assistant Managers, Seniors, and Articles.Conduct technical training on Ind-AS basics, ICAI Standards on Auditing, GST, and tax laws.Review working papers and provide technical feedback to improve team capability.6. Regulatory & Compliance OversightEnsure compliance with:Companies Act 2013Income Tax Act & RulesGST Acts & RulesICAI Auditing StandardsCARO 2020 reportingTrack regulatory changes, update firm SOPs, and circulate knowledge notes.7. Client Relationship ManagementServe as the primary audit escalation point for client CFOs and finance heads.Conduct kick-off meetings, progress updates, and closure presentations.Build strong client trust through guidance and professional skepticism. 8. Assessment, Scrutiny & Litigation SupportAssist clients during:Income Tax assessmentsGST department inquiriesAudit queriesNotices and reconciliationsProvide documentation support and representation preparation.9. Workpaper Finalization & Documentation HygieneEnsure all documentation is properly archived as per SA 230 guidelines.Conduct internal peer reviews and quality checks.Required Skills & CompetenciesStrong technical knowledge of:ICAI auditing standardsSchedule III FormatsCARO reportingClause-wise 3CD reportingSection-wise GST implicationsRobust understanding of internal financial controls (IFC).High discipline toward planning, review cycles, and audit trails.Ability to identify material misstatements, non-compliances, and control weaknesses.Tools & Technical Exposure (Preferred)Tally PrimeBusy/Zoho/Microsoft ERP/QuickBooks (optional)Excel (Advanced) – Index-Match, Pivot Tables, ReconciliationsAudit management tools (if applicable)Experience ProfileMinimum 7–12 years of post-qualification experience in audit practice.Prior mid-tier audit firm leadership experience preferred.Experience managing multiple concurrent statutory/tax assignments.Exposure to assessment proceedings advantageous.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Timely completion of statutory/tax auditsZero/Reduced repeat audit observationsCompliance accuracy (Tax/GST/TDS)Audit quality scores & review remarksReduction in client penalty riskTeam training & performance upliftClient satisfaction & retentionTimeliness of CARO/3CD sign-offsDocumentation discipline & SA adherenceBehavioral TraitsStrong professional ethics & confidentialityAnalytical thinking and structured problem-solvingAbility to challenge positions tactfullyCalm under scrutiny pressuresHigh ownership and accountabilitySoft SkillsExecutive communication with partners & CFOsTeam motivation and mentoring capabilityConflict resolution & escalation handlingProcess improvement mindset