Chartered Accountant - Audit

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Associate / Assistant Manager – Audit & Assurance
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (On-site)
Department: Audit & Assurance / Financial Reporting
Experience Required: 3+ Years Post-Qualification (CA)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting / Financial Services / Management Consulting
Role Summary
CNK Khandwala & Associates is looking for an experienced and diligent Chartered Accountant (CA)
with 3+ years of post-qualification experience to join our Audit & Assurance practice in Ahmedabad.
In this role, you will plan, lead, and execute statutory audits, internal audits, and financial reporting
engagements across corporate clients in various sectors. We are seeking a professional with strong
analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of Accounting Standards (Ind AS / Indian GAAP), and proven
leadership ability to manage field teams and client relations.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Male candidates are preferred and strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
1. Statutory & Financial Audits
 Plan, execute, and finalize statutory audits of listed and unlisted corporate entities in
accordance with Standards on Auditing (SAs) and Companies Act, 2013 regulations.
 Review financial statements, notes to accounts, and disclosures to ensure full compliance
with Accounting Standards (AS) and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
 Evaluate internal financial controls (IFCR) and document assessment findings and risk
matrices.
2. Internal Audits & Special Engagements
 Lead internal audits, process reviews, operational audits, and stock/inventory audits for
enterprise clients.
 Analyze business processes, identify control deficiencies, and draft clear management letters
with actionable recommendations.
 Conduct concurrent audits, revenue audits, or special diligence engagements as required by
corporate or banking clients.
3. Engagement & Team Leadership
 Lead audit engagement teams on-site, allocating tasks to articles and junior audit executives
while monitoring timelines.
 Act as the direct operational liaison between client finance teams and senior audit partners.
 Conduct detailed reviews of working papers, audit trails, and physical verification records.
4. Client On-Site Reviews & Travel
 Oversee on-site audit field work at client manufacturing units, corporate offices, and
warehouse locations across Gujarat and neighboring industrial hubs.
Required Candidate Profile
 Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with an active ICAI membership.
 Experience: 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in core Audit & Assurance within a
mid-sized or large CA firm.
 Technical Knowledge: Strong command over Indian GAAP, Ind AS, Schedule III reporting,
Companies Act 2013 provisions, and Standards on Auditing (SAs).
 Software & Tools: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Tally, ORACLE), MS Excel (advanced
functions), and automated audit tools.
 Soft Skills: Strong report drafting, leadership, and communication skills; readiness to lead
field teams effectively