Asst Manager-Accounts & Audit (Gurugram)

Role Overview Stemz Group is looking for an Assistant Manager Audit & Accounts to support statutory and internal audit closures, strengthen books-of-accounts hygiene, and assist with Group consolidation spanning entities across India, the Middle East, and Europe operating across multiple industries. The role suits a candidate with strong grounding in Indian GAAP / Ind AS and working exposure to international accounting practices, ideally gained through a reputed audit firm or an industry internal audit function. Key Responsibilities - Drive month-end and year-end closure of books of accounts, ensuring completeness and accuracy across ledgers, schedules, and reconciliations. - Prepare and review financial statements, notes to accounts, and disclosure schedules in line with Indian GAAP / Ind AS requirements. - Coordinate end-to-end statutory audit audit planning, data/schedule preparation, query resolution, and timely closure with statutory auditors. - Own internal audit reviews end-to-end process walkthroughs, control testing, risk-based audit planning, observation tracking, and implementation of corrective action points across Group entities. - Assist in Group consolidation of financials across entities in India, the Middle East, and Europe spanning multiple industries, including elimination entries, inter-company reconciliations, and group reporting formats. - Apply working knowledge of international accounting practices (IFRS / equivalent) to support cross-border reporting and Group-level consolidation across diverse geographies and industries. - Maintain and strengthen SOPs, checklists, and audit trails to improve audit readiness across entities. - Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and cross-functional teams (Tax, MIS, International Accounts) for smooth audit and closure cycles. - Support preparation of audit committee / management reporting packs, as required. - Assist with ad hoc technical accounting research and documentation for new transactions, restructuring, or regulatory changes. Required Skills & Competencies - Strong working knowledge of Indian GAAP / Ind AS, and familiarity with international accounting standards (IFRS or equivalent) relevant to consolidation across India, Middle East, and European entities. - Hands-on experience in finalization of accounts and drafting notes to accounts / financial statement disclosures. - Sound understanding of statutory and internal audit processes, from planning through closure, with demonstrated hands-on internal audit experience. - Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Zoho, Odoo, or equivalent) and strong MS Excel skills. - Good drafting and documentation skills for audit responses, schedules, and management notes. - Ability to work across multiple entities/geographies and manage parallel closure timelines. - Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and ownership of deliverables. Preferred Attributes - Prior experience with a reputed audit firm (Big 4 / mid-tier) or a well-structured industry internal audit team. - Prior experience working with or auditing entities in Sri Lanka, Philippines, Nepal, Bangladesh, or the Middle East will be a strong advantage. - Prior experience working in a manufacturing company with multiple businesses/verticals will be a solid advantage. - Comfortable working directly with auditors, consultants, and cross-border finance teams. - Prior experience in an ERP-implemented organisation will be an added advantage. .