Statutory Auditor (Chartered Accountant)

**Job Description:** Statutory Auditor (Chartered Accountant) Location: India (specify city/hybrid/remote as applicable) Department: Audit & Assurance Reports To: Managing Partner / Audit Director Experience Required: 3-4 years post-qualification Employment Type: Full-time Share resumes at **mshyamala@agfintax.com** **Role Overview** We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant with 34 years of post-qualification experience to join our Audit & Assurance team as a Statutory Auditor. The successful candidate will lead and execute statutory audit engagements for a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements. **Key Responsibilities** - Plan, execute, and finalize statutory audits in accordance with Standards on Auditing. - Prepare and review audit programs, risk assessments, and materiality calculations for assigned engagements - Conduct substantive and analytical procedures across key audit areas including revenue, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, provisions, and related-party transactions - Review financial statements for compliance with applicable financial reporting frameworks - Draft audit reports, management letters, and communications with those charged with governance - Identify and evaluate internal control weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement - Coordinate with client finance teams to obtain audit evidence and resolve queries in a timely manner - Supervise and review the work of associates on the engagement team - Ensure engagements are completed within budgeted time and in accordance with firm quality control standards - Stay current with amendments to accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory pronouncements - Support cross-border engagements and liaise with US/UK teams where client work spans multiple jurisdictions **Required Qualifications & Experience** - Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with 34 years of post-qualification experience in statutory audit - Prior experience in a CA firm (mid-size or Big 4/Big 6 background preferred) with hands-on statutory audit exposure - Strong working knowledge of Standards on Auditing (SAs), Ind AS/AS, IFRS - Experience handling audits across sectors such as manufacturing, services, IT/ITES, or NBFCs is a plus - Proficiency in audit documentation and working paper preparation (manual or using audit software) - Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills - Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines independently **Preferred Skills** - Exposure to international auditing standards (ISA/PCAOB) or US GAAP is an advantage - Working knowledge of MS Excel, audit tools, and accounting software - Strong client-facing skills and the ability to work with cross-functional and cross-border teams **What We Offer** - Exposure to a diverse, multi-jurisdictional client portfolio (US, UK, and India) - Opportunity to work closely with the Managing Partner on high-value engagements - Structured growth path within the firm's Audit & Assurance practice - Competitive compensation in line with industry standards