Associate Manager

Job description

Key Responsibilities 1. Internal Audit (Process & Control) • Risk Assessment: Develop and implement risk-based internal audit plans to evaluate the effectiveness of operational and financial controls. • Control Testing: Review internal processes (procurement, payroll, inventory) to identify control weaknesses and prevent fraudulent activities. • Action Plans: Draft actionable audit reports and collaborate with department heads to implement corrective measures. 2. Statutory Audit (Compliance & Reporting) • Financial Review: Conduct statutory audits to ensure financial statements present a true and fair view in compliance with the relevant Act (e.g., Companies Act) and accounting standards. • Documentation: Prepare comprehensive audit working papers, verify balances (bank, debtors, creditors), and ensure audit readiness. • External Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and assist in finalizing standalone/consolidated financials. 3. Tax Audit (Direct & Indirect Taxation) • Tax Computations: Prepare and review tax computations, ensuring compliance with local Income Tax regulations (e.g., Form 3CD). • Reconciliation: Reconcile books of accounts with statutory tax returns (e.g., mapping turnover and Input Tax Credit with GST returns). • Assessments: Assist in handling scrutiny assessments, resolving tax queries, and ensuring timely filing of all tax returns. 4.Key Requirements & Qualifications • Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance. Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, or CIA strongly preferred. • Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in auditing (Internal, Statutory, and Tax). • Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of GAAP, Ind AS/IFRS, and local tax laws. Advanced proficiency in Excel and major ERPs (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally). • Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical skills, uncompromising integrity, and strong written/verbal communication.