Job Title: Manager - Audit & Financial Reporting

Location

Mumbai, India

Reporting To

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly competent finance professional to manage and oversee statutory and tax audits across group companies. The role requires hands-on expertise in preparation of financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to independently manage multiple audits in parallel. The incumbent will act as a key interface with auditors and is expected to critically evaluate audit positions, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Management

- Independently manage and coordinate statutory audits for multiple group entities simultaneously
- Prepare and maintain tax audit data and utilities in accordance with statutory requirements
- Act as the primary point of contact for statutory and tax auditors, ensuring timely completion of audits without compromise on quality
- Review audit queries, provide technical responses, and resolve issues efficiently
- Proactively challenge auditor positions where required, supported by sound technical analysis

Financial Reporting

- Independently prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements under Ind AS and IFRS
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and group accounting policies
- Apply strong knowledge of tax laws and provisions for accurate computation of taxable income and tax liabilities
- Assess and implement current or revised accounting standards under Ind AS and IFRS

MIS Reporting

- Data Management & Reporting: Create, maintain, and analyze reports (sales, inventory, financial) on daily, weekly,



and monthly bases.
- Data Integrity & Security: Ensure accuracy, cleanliness, and security of data across all information systems.
- Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements to increase efficiency, such as creating Excel macros
- Collaboration: Work with IT and cross-functional teams to resolve data-related issues and fulfill reporting requirements.
- System Maintenance: Monitor and update software systems and databases.

Process & Controls

- Identify gaps in financial reporting and audit processes and recommend improvements
- Support strengthening of internal controls related to financial reporting
- Assist in standardizing auditing and financial reporting processes across the group

Qualifications & Experience

- Chartered Accountant (CA) / Inter CA
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in audit and/or industry finance roles
- Strong hands-on experience in preparation of financial statements and CFS
- Prior experience in managing statutory and tax audits

Key Skills & Competencies

- Technical knowledge of Ind AS and IFRS
- Sound knowledge of provisions under the Income Tax Act
- Hands on experience in preparation of tax audit utilities (preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple audits in parallel under tight deadlines
- Confidence in challenging audit positions and defending accounting positions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Macros, VBA) are essential

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