Audit Manager (CA Inter Qualified , CA Firm)

Job Description:

Role Summary

A CA Inter qualified professional who can independently manage a portfolio of client engagements end to end – bookkeeping and client reporting, finalisation of accounts for audit, Income Tax and Tax Audit filings, GST and TDS returns, FEMA and secretarial compliances – and who will also review and guide the work of junior team members.

KRA: Task / Activities

• Prepare and maintain books of accounts for assigned clients, including bank and ledger reconciliations and month-end closing.
• Prepare periodic reports for clients based on their books – P&L, balance sheet, receivables/payables ageing, cash flow and variance analysis.
• Finalise books of accounts and financial statements for audit; prepare audit schedules and working papers and coordinate with the audit team.
• Prepare and file Income Tax Returns and Tax Audit Reports (Form 3CA/3CB–3CD); compute advance tax liability for clients.
• Prepare and file GST monthly returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) with ITC reconciliation against GSTR-2B, and annual returns (GSTR-9/9C).
• Compute and remit TDS, file quarterly TDS returns (24Q/26Q/27Q) and issue Form 16/16A.
• Handle FEMA compliances (e.g. FC-GPR, FLA annual return, ODI/ECB reporting) and secretarial compliances (ROC annual filings, DIR-3 KYC, event-based forms, minutes and statutory registers).
• Assist in handling Income Tax and GST assessments, notices and other litigation matters – drafting replies and compiling supporting documents.
• Review the work of juniors and article assistants where required, give guidance and ensure accuracy before it reaches the client or partner.

KPI: Performance Metrics

• 100% of statutory filings (GST, TDS, Income Tax, Tax Audit, ROC, FEMA) completed on or before due dates, with no late fee or interest attributable to the firm.
• Books of assigned clients updated and client reports delivered within the agreed monthly timeline.
• Accounts finalised and audit-ready within agreed timelines, with minimal audit queries and post-closing adjustments.
• Accuracy of work – number of errors, rectifications or revised returns arising from own work or work reviewed.
• Notices and assessment queries responded to within the stipulated time.
• Turnaround time on client queries and overall client satisfaction.
• Quality and timeliness of review of juniors' work.

Desired Profile / Criteria / Skills :

Required Skills

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping and finalisation of accounts.
• Working knowledge of Income Tax, GST and TDS provisions and filing on the Income Tax e-filing portal, GST portal and TRACES.
• Basic audit procedures – vouching, verification, preparation of working papers and schedules.
• Proficiency in Tally Prime (or similar accounting software) and MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Clear written and spoken communication for client correspondence.

Preferred skills

• Exposure to handling Income Tax / GST assessments, notices, appeals and other litigation matters.
• Experience with FEMA compliances (RBI FIRMS portal) and secretarial compliances (MCA V3 portal).
• Hands-on experience in Tax Audit (Form 3CD) assignments.
• Prior experience supervising or reviewing the work of juniors / article assistants.
• Familiarity with other accounting tools such as Zoho Books.