Role Summary The Associate – Concurrent Inventory Audit plays a critical role in safeguarding physical and high-value artwork assets by conducting real-time verification of all inward and outward inventory movements. Reporting on system-to-physical reconciliations and warehouse SOP compliance, the role executes physical stock checks, inspects artwork condition and tagging, and tracks control exceptions. Designed for an independent, data-savvy skilled with 2–4 years of audit experience (semi-qualified CA preferred), this position ensures complete inventory accuracy, mitigates operational risk, and maintains continuous audit readiness across global warehouse locations through Advanced Excel and data analytics tools.

Key Responsibilities

· Concurrent verification of inward inventory movement

· Concurrent verification of outward inventory dispatches

· Verification of supporting documents and approvals

· Physical verification of inventory

· Verification of artwork condition and tagging

· Weekly reconciliation between physical inventory and system records

· Reporting inventory discrepancies and process deviations immediately

· Monitoring compliance with warehouse Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

· Maintaining audit working papers and records





· Work independently with only limited direction and guidance

· Build positive working relationships with stakeholders including the internal stakeholders

· Contribute to a team-oriented and continuous improvement environment

Key Deliverables

· Weekly inventory discrepancy report

· Monthly control exception report

· Physical verification reports

· Inventory reconciliation reports

Must Have Skills and Experience

· A bachelor's or Master degree in accounting or finance or business administration

· 2-4 years of experience of auditing standards, Inventory audit, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks within Consumer or Art industry preferred

· Intermediate CA qualified / Semi-qualified CA preferred

· Good general compliance expertise, including areas such as internal controls

· Fair understanding of compliance frameworks such as COSO standards

· Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate independently and effectively across various team located within and outside India.

· Advanced Excel skills such as Power BI, data analytics is preferred.

📌 Concurrent Audit Associate (Mumbai)
🏢 AstaGuru
📍 Mumbai