Assistant Manager – Audit Support | Finance & Accounts - Ahmedabad

Job Description – Assistant Manager – Audit Support

Department: Finance & Accounts – Chemical Business
Location: Ahmedabad – HO
Reporting To: Dy. Manager – Chemical Business
Experience: 4+ Years
Qualification: MBA Finance / CA Inter

 

Role Purpose

The Assistant Manager – Audit Support will be responsible for managing and coordinating audit support activities , ensuring financial records are accurate, reconciled, audit-ready and compliant with applicable accounting standards and internal controls.

The role will work closely with Finance & Accounts, SCM & Procurement, Sales & Commercial and TA/DA teams, while coordinating with Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors, Consultants and external audit support agencies .

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Support & Coordination

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for timely submission of audit data and supporting documents.
• Ensure financial records, schedules, reconciliations and audit evidence are readily available.
• Prepare and maintain audit documentation and working papers.
• Track audit observations, coordinate with respective stakeholders and support timely closure.
• Support smooth execution of statutory, internal and process audits.

2. Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting activities.
• Review General Ledger entries for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Perform and review GL reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Support accounting review of invoices, accounts payable, accruals and scheme-related entries.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and supporting documentation.

3. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Support implementation and monitoring of internal financial controls.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, accounting policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Identify control gaps and coordinate with relevant teams for corrective actions.
• Support process improvement initiatives arising from audit observations.

4. Fixed Assets & TA/DA Accounting

• Assist in verification of fixed asset records during audits.
• Review capitalization, depreciation and related accounting records.
• Support audit requirements related to TA/DA accounting and documentation.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Finance & Accounts, SCM & Procurement, Sales & Commercial and TA/DA teams.
• Follow up with stakeholders for required documents, reconciliations and explanations.
• Ensure timely responses to auditor queries and information requests.
• Facilitate effective communication between business teams and auditors.

Candidate Profile

• 4+ years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, Audit Support or Accounting Compliance.
• MBA Finance / CA Inter preferred.
• Strong experience in audit coordination, financial reporting, GL review and reconciliations .
• Good understanding of internal controls and accounting compliance.
• Exposure to fixed assets accounting, capitalization and depreciation .
• Experience in invoice accounting, AP, accruals and scheme accounting.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• SAP/ERP knowledge preferred.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with internal teams as well as statutory/internal auditors.