Audit Senior – Statutory Audit | Pune

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Ø Assist in planning statutory audit engagements, including understanding client business, key accounting policies, significant risk areas, and timelines for reporting.

Ø Perform detailed testing of component of financial statement and other significant ledgers, including sampling, vouching to invoices, PO–GRN–Invoice matching, and cut‑off testing.

Ø Assist in performing analytical review procedures on P&L and balance sheet items; investigate unusual variances with client explanations and supporting documents.

Ø Support CARO and Companies Act reporting by gathering and testing specific information.

Ø Document procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached in firm‑standard work papers, ensuring clear linkage to audit objectives.

Ø Coordinate with client finance and operational teams for data requests, schedules, and clarifications, and track open points to closure.

Ø Support completion of tax audit clauses (e.g., Form 3CD) by preparing and validating required details and schedules as per audit program.

Requirements

Candidate requirements:

Ø Strong understanding of Schedule III presentation and disclosure requirements, and working knowledge of applicable Ind AS/ Accounting Standards.

Ø Familiarity with common audit tools and templates (lead schedules, trial balance mapping, sampling sheets).

Ø Proficient in MS Excel for data analysis; exposure to ERP environments such as SAP/Oracle/Tally for transaction‑level testing.

Ø Strong professional skepticism, attention to detail, and commitment to audit quality and compliance with ethical standards.

Ø Clear and concise communication skills, with ability to document issues and discuss them constructively with client staff and internal seniors.

Ø Ability to manage peak‑season work pressures, multiple concurrent assignments, and travel requirements as per engagement needs.

Requirements
Experience 1+ years of experience in Statutory Audit. Exposure to audits of listed companies preferred. Experience working with Ind AS financial statements and disclosures is desirable. Skills Required knowledge of Ind AS, auditing standards, and financial reporting requirements. Understanding of financial statement analysis and audit documentation. Proficiency in MS Excel and audit tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication and documentation abilities. Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment. Preferred Knowledge Experience with audits under the Companies Act, 2013 including reporting under CARO 2020 Familiarity with standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Exposure to regulatory requirements applicable to listed entities under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).