| Company | Deloitte Haskins & Sells Chartered Accountants LLP |
| Job Title | A&A – Assistant Manager – External Audit (South) |
| Job Requisition ID | 104738 |
| Designation | Assistant Manager |
| Location | Chennai |
| Education / Qualification | Chartered Accountant (CA) – CA Final cleared with not more than 3 attempts |
| Experience Level | Assistant Manager – External/Statutory Audit (Specific years not mentioned) |
| Domain | Audit & Assurance, Statutory Audit, External Audit |
| Key Responsibilities | Execute statutory/external audit engagements, perform audits in accordance with auditing and accounting standards, identify audit issues and recommend solutions, coordinate with audit teams, minimize audit gaps and overlaps across business units, manage multiple assignments, meet client deadlines, maintain client relationships, ensure compliance with Deloitte audit methodology |
| Required Skills | Statutory Audit, External Audit, Accounting Standards, Auditing Standards, Financial Reporting, Risk Assessment, MS Office, Communication, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Teamwork, Client Management |
| Technical Knowledge | Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), Auditing Standards (SA), Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Audit Documentation |
| Industry | Audit & Assurance, Accounting, Financial Advisory |
| Client Interaction | Very High – Direct interaction with clients during audit planning, execution, and reporting |
| Travel Requirement | Frequent travel to client locations |
| Work Mode | Hybrid |
| Leadership Requirement | Lead audit assignments, coordinate with team members, manage client deliverables, and report to senior management |
| Interview Difficulty | High ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| Competition Level | High |
| Best Suited For | Qualified Chartered Accountants (CA) with statutory audit experience, external audit professionals, and audit consultants |
| Not Ideal For | Candidates without a CA qualification or those from non-audit backgrounds (e.g., software development, SAP, cybersecurity, or general IT consulting) |
| Overall Recommendation | An excellent opportunity for qualified CAs looking to build a career in external/statutory audit. Candidates with strong knowledge of auditing standards, accounting standards, financial reporting, and client-facing audit experience will be the best fit. |
