Chartered Accountant, Audit Associate

About the Role

P G BHAGWAT LLP is looking for motivated and detail-oriented Chartered Accountants to join its NBFC & BFSI Audit team in Mumbai. The role involves conducting statutory and internal audits of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), banks, and other financial services entities, with a focus on regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory audits, internal audits, and limited reviews of NBFCs, banks, and other financial services entities.
• Review loan portfolios, retail and corporate finance transactions, and lending operations.
• Verify asset classification, provisioning, write-offs, and compliance with applicable RBI guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation of Long Form Audit Reports (LFAR) and other audit reports, wherever applicable.
• Review financial statements, general ledgers, accounting records, and supporting documentation.
• Perform Internal Financial Controls (IFC) testing and assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Verify compliance with applicable RBI regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Review regulatory reporting, including Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Asset Liability Management (ALM), wherever applicable.
• Conduct audit procedures relating to credit and risk management, credit administration, compliance, information systems, and corporate governance.
• Prepare audit working papers, checklists, audit observations, and reports.
• Coordinate with client teams to obtain audit evidence and resolve audit queries.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualified.
• Relevant experience in NBFC, banking, or BFSI audits will be preferred.
• Good knowledge of RBI regulations, statutory audits, internal audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of Ind AS / Accounting Standards, Internal Financial Controls (IFC), and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, audit documentation, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple audit assignments and work effectively in a team.

What We Offer

• Exposure to diverse NBFC, banking, and BFSI audit assignments.
• Opportunities to develop technical expertise in financial services audits and regulatory compliance.
• Guidance from experienced audit professionals.
• A professional learning environment with opportunities for career growth.