Compliance and Assurance Director

Job Description

Audit Head – Statutory Audit, Tax Audit & Compliance (CA Firm)

Role Overview

The 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 Responsibilities

1. Statutory Audit Execution & Review

• Lead 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)

3. GST Audit & Compliance (as applicable)

4. Audit Planning & Methodology

5. Team Leadership & Training

6. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

7. Client Relationship Management

8. Assessment, Scrutiny & Litigation Support

9. Workpaper Finalization & Documentation Hygiene

Required Skills & Competencies

Tools & Technical Exposure (Preferred)

Experience Profile

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Behavioral Traits

Soft Skills