10 Nov
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Nirupam & Associates
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Bengaluru
10 Nov
Nirupam & Associates
Bengaluru
About Us
Nirupam & Associates is a Bengaluru-based Chartered Accountant firm practising in audit, income tax, GST and ROC compliance. We have been appointed by the C&AG; as Statutory Auditors of the Bengaluru Regional Office of a leading public sector general insurance company for FY 2026-27. We are looking for experienced professionals to join the engagement team on a contract basis. We use AI tools in our audit workflow and want people who are comfortable doing the same.
Engagement Scope
The audit covers the Regional Office, its branch offices, an ATOO and the Claim Hubs. Deliverables include:
- Independent Auditor’s Report with LFAR, notes and disclosures
- Report on Internal Financial Controls under Section 143(3)(i) of the Companies Act, 2013
- C&AG; Directions and Additional Directions under Section 143(5)
- Consolidated Tax Audit Report (Form 3CD)
- ETASS certification and Group Audit Instruction reporting to the Central Statutory Auditors
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute the audit of premium, claims (outstanding and paid), IBNR inputs, reinsurance and co-insurance balances
- Verify agent and broker commission, premium deposits, unallocated receipts, and cash/bank reconciliations
- Review inter-office accounts, fixed assets, expenses of management, and TDS/GST compliance
- Test internal controls and prepare IFC working papers
- Draft LFAR responses, C&AG; Directions replies and Group Audit Instruction reporting
- Use AI and analytics tools to speed up routine audit work, such as large-population testing, reconciliations, anomaly and exception detection, document review and first drafts of working papers
- Coordinate with the Regional Accountant and branch officials, and guide junior team members
- Keep audit documentation on schedule for the 9 April 2027 sign-off deadline
Requirements
- Qualified CA (preferred) or CA Inter / semi-qualified with strong audit exposure
- Mandatory: at least one prior statutory, branch or RO audit of a general insurance company (New India, United India, Oriental, National or a similar PSU/private insurer)
- Working knowledge of IRDAI accounting regulations, insurance financial statement formats and LFAR for insurers
- Familiarity with C&AG; Directions under Section 143(5) and IFC reporting
- Practical working knowledge of AI tools in audit: you should be able to explain how you have used tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Excel/Copilot, Python or Power Query for tasks such as JE testing, data cleaning, reconciliations or drafting. You must also be able to review and verify AI output rather than rely on it blindly.
- Strong Excel skills
- Understanding of client data confidentiality: client data may be processed only on firm-approved tools and accounts
- Available full-time on-site for the contract period, including the March–April closing
Valuable to Have
- Exposure to claims hub or motor TP claims audit
- Experience with Ind AS / IFRS 17 reporting packs for insurers
- Basic Python or SQL
- Kannada language skills
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed with your CV. In your application, briefly mention:
- Your previous insurance audit assignments (insurer, office, year, your role)
- One example of how you have used AI tools in an audit or accounting task
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you have expereince in Audit of PSU Insurance company
- Are you a Qualified CA or Semi Qualified CA ?
Experience:
- Auditing: 2 years (Required)
Location:
- Bangalore City, Bengaluru, Karnataka (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Audit Manager / Senior Auditor – General Insurance Statutory Audit (Contractual) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Nirupam & Associates
📍 Bengaluru