Job Descriptions CA Firm

PRIVILEGED & CONFIDENTIAL PREPARED FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSE

Senior Audit Associate

Department: Audit & Assurance /

Location: [City, State]

Ref: JD-AUD-01

BPR

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Senior Audit Associate to join our growing practice. The incumbent will be responsible for executing and supervising internal audit engagements, supporting business process re-

engineering (BPR) assignments, and assisting in the design and testing of internal controls across a diverse client base spanning manufacturing, services, and trading sectors. This is a client-facing role that demands strong analytical ability, professional judgment, and the capacity to work independently on concurrent assignments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, execute, and report on internal audit assignments in accordance with applicable Standards on Internal

Audit (SIA) issued by the ICAI and client-specific audit charters.

Assess the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of internal controls (IFC) including entity-level controls, process-level controls, and IT general controls.

¢ Conduct business process reviews and re-engineering (BPR) studies map as-is processes, identify control gaps and inefficiencies, and recommend to-be process improvements with cost-benefit justification.

¢ Prepare detailed risk and control matrices (RCMs), process flowcharts, and audit working papers.

¢ Conduct risk-based audit planning: identify significant risk areas, determine audit scope, prepare audit programmes, and allocate fieldwork among junior team members.





¢ Review and supervise the work of Article Assistants / Junior Associates; provide on-the-job training and quality review of working papers.

¢ Prepare management reports, executive summaries, and Audit Committee presentations summarising observations, root causes, risk ratings, and management action plans.

¢ Coordinate with client process owners for information requirements, walkthroughs, clarifications, and follow-

up on agreed action plans from prior audit cycles.

¢ Assist in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policy documents for clients where process formalisation is part of the engagement scope.

¢ Support senior management in business development activities including proposal preparation and technical presentations to prospective clients.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualification

CA Inter (both groups cleared) / CMA Inter / Semi-qualified CA. Candidates who have completed articleship and are awaiting final results will also be considered.

Experience

3 to 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, process audits, or related assurance functions, preferably within a CA firm or an internal audit / risk consulting team.

Industry Exposure

Technical Skills

Experience across manufacturing, trading, NBFC,



real estate, or service-sector clients will be an advantage.

Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis), MS Word, and

PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Tally ERP / SAP / other accounting software will be preferred.

Soft Skills

Solid written and verbal communication; ability to interact professionally with client management; team player with the ability to work under deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER

¢ Exposure to a wide range of industries and business processes across our diversified client base.

¢ Structured learning environment with mentoring from experienced Chartered Accountants.

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¢ Fast-track growth path for high performers, with a clear progression to Manager / Assistant Manager level.

¢ Competitive compensation commensurate with qualification and experience.

¢ Supportive work culture that values initiative, accuracy, and professional growth.

APPLICATION NOTE

Candidates are requested to apply with an updated CV clearly highlighting: (a) nature and duration of articleship /

post-qualification experience, (b) types of audits handled, (c) industries covered, and (d) any specific tools or frameworks used. Shortlisting will be based on relevance of experience to the role profile described above.

Ref: JD-AUD-01 | This document is confidential and intended solely for recruitment purposes.

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Ref: JD-TAX-01 | This document is confidential and intended solely for recruitment purposes.

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