Audit Executive

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Audit: Independently manage statutory audit assignments from planning through finalization.
• Annual Books Closure & Schedule III: Finalize annual books of accounts and provide guidance on preparing Schedule III financials, notes, assumptions, directors' reports, and MRLs.
• Audit Query Resolutions: Collaborate to resolve final and open audit queries, providing assurance for partner sign-off.
• Closure of Statutory Audit: Manage and oversee statutory audits within agreed timeframes, maintaining accurate trackers and reports.
• Limited Reviews: Conduct periodic preventive audits covering direct/indirect tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring team members.
• Client Discussions on Financials: Plan and participate in client briefings regarding annual audited financials.
• 360-Degree Transaction Analysis: Evaluate and advise on the broader implications of specific client transactions or business decisions.
• Consulting & Client Advisory: Deliver high-value advisory and professional guidance.
• International Tax: Review cross-border transactions, transfer pricing study reports, and tax filings.
• Direct & Indirect Tax Planning: Assist with tax optimization, withholding tax implications, and drafting responses to tax notices or queries.
• Corporate & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee activities related to the Companies Act, FEMA, and RBI regulations.
• Annual Tax Finalizations: Manage income tax audits, Form 3CD, corporate tax computations, advance tax, GST annual returns, and related reconciliations.
• Consultation: Provide expert advisory on GST regulations and Income Tax matters.
• Review & Reporting: Monitor ongoing compliance, including advance tax calculations and GST refund applications.
• Special Assignments: Assist clients with regulatory clarifications, tax assessments, scrutiny notices, and transaction structuring.
• Research: Stay updated on new labor codes, tax updates, and GST notifications.

Client Management & Service Delivery

• Serve as the dedicated SPOC for assigned clients, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication.
• Interact confidently with Board Directors and global SPOCs to translate complex Indian tax frameworks into actionable insights.
• Ensure all deliverables meet high accuracy standards and internal review requirements.
• Proactively identify and escalate potential operational or compliance risks.

Leadership & Behavioral Expectations

• Deliver empathetic, high-touch consultation in strict alignment with client LOEs.
• Efficiently manage multiple engagements simultaneously while reporting directly to the Manager – Audit & Tax.
• Maintain strict timelines to achieve zero client escalations.
• Utilize strong English communication skills to bridge technical details with strategic advice.
• Focus on automation and workflow optimization.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• B.Com Academic Qualification
• Location: Jayanagar 4th Block, Bangalore