Intern 1 - Assurance - CHS - ASU - Audit - Audit Services - Mumbai

About the Role

As an entry‑level assurance professional you will support the statutory audit team in Mumbai, working on financial statements of mid‑size companies. Your daily tasks include gathering client data, performing substantive tests, and documenting findings in audit workpapers. You will also assist in preparing audit schedules and reviewing client documentation to ensure compliance with Ind AS.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and verify financial information from client systems, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Execute substantive audit procedures such as account reconciliations, cut‑off tests, and analytical reviews.
• Identify and document control weaknesses, and suggest practical improvements to management.
• Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and draft audit reports in accordance with professional standards.
• Assist senior auditors in reviewing financial statements and drafting management representation letters.
• Maintain audit documentation in the firm’s electronic repository, ensuring compliance with data‑security policies.
• Participate in client meetings to clarify audit queries and present preliminary findings.
• Support the team in preparing statutory books of accounts and reconciling accounts receivable and payable.
• Help coordinate audit fieldwork across multiple client departments, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.

Skills & Qualifications

• Graduation in Commerce, Accounting, or related field; a CA intermediate or final candidate is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and the Companies Act, 2013.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and audit software such as CaseWare or Tally.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting clear audit notes.
• Team‑player attitude, ready to collaborate with senior auditors and client staff.
• Time‑management skills to meet tight audit deadlines and handle multiple assignments.
• Familiarity with audit methodology and the audit planning process.
• Basic knowledge of internal control frameworks such as COSO or ISACA.

What You’ll Learn

In this role you’ll gain hands‑on experience with the audit lifecycle, from planning to reporting, and develop a deep understanding of how financial statements are prepared under Ind AS. You’ll also learn how to assess internal controls, use audit software, and communicate findings to senior management—skills that are highly transferable across finance and consulting. Exposure to client interactions will sharpen your professional etiquette and negotiation skills.

Resume Tip

Highlight any coursework or projects where you applied audit or accounting principles—such as a semester‑long financial statement analysis or a mock audit exercise. Include specific tools you used (e.g., Excel, Tally) and quantify your impact, e.g., “identified a 5% discrepancy in receivables during a reconciliation exercise.”