Assistant Manager - Financial Services Group

Pierag Consulting; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Pierag Consulting is looking for an Assistant Manager in Hyderabad to lead audit engagements within the Financial Services Group. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards while overseeing staff work and communicating effectively with clients. Applicants should have 4–6 years of public accounting experience and hold a Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA certification. This role offers a permanent position with a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of public accounting experience, with supervisory ability.
• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or CA-Inter qualification.
• Financial Services experience in hedge funds, private equity, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB in audit engagements.
• Review staff work for accuracy and quality.
• Develop engagement work plans and budgets.

Skills

GAAP

GAAS

PCAOB

Financial Statement Preparation

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA

4–6 years of public accounting experience

1–2 years of reviewer responsibility

Financial Services experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position: Assistant Manager - Financial Services Group

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Hyderabad

Pierag Consulting is a specialised consulting and advisory firm strategising with clients in setting up their global capability centres. We are partnering with a US’s top professional services firms expanding their India operations in Hyderabad.

This hiring is a major step in their global operations expansion in the Assurance business.

Our client believes in maintaining a healthy balance between work and everyday life—and making room for enjoyment along the way. That’s why they offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes generous PTO, a flexible work environment, extended parental leave, extensive learning and development opportunities, dedicated time off for professional examinations during non‑peak seasons, as well as medical insurance, term insurance, and employee‑friendly policies.

Role Summary

Serves as the in-charge for audit engagements, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB. Oversees staff, reviews work for accuracy and leads fieldwork execution with emphasis on audit quality and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a strong understanding of the CRZ audit approach, methodology, and tools.
• Respond to client requests in a professional, timely, and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Own pre‑engagement planning, execution, and delivery of final outputs.
• Develop detailed engagement work plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Execute audit procedures efficiently under the remote service delivery model.
• Demonstrate maturity, confidence, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Actively participate in technical, formal, and on‑the‑job training.
• Uphold firm values, including quality, integrity, innovation, collaboration, and care.
• Earn the trust and confidence of the CRZ team through strong client management, accurate communication, and effective leadership.
• Oversee and review staff workpapers for compliance with GAAS and PCAOB standards.
• Provide clear, constructive review comments to develop junior staff.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong command of GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB.
• Proficient in financial statement preparation and disclosure review.
• Technical skill in evaluating internal control systems and identifying deficiencies.
• Effective leadership and coaching for staff development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client and team interactions.

Education & Credentials

• 4–6 years of public accounting experience, with demonstrated supervisory ability.
• 1–2 years of reviewer responsibility.
• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or CA‑Inter with relevant industry experience.
• Financial Services experience required – hedge funds, private equity funds, fund of funds & real estate funds.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Delegation / Decision Authority

• Authorized to review staff work and recommend adjustments.
• May suggest engagement improvements or scope modifications for management approval.

Notes

Expands technical mastery and develops capability to lead full engagements.