Associate - Financial Services Group

Pierag Consulting; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Medical insurance

Term insurance

Extended parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Professional examination support

Job summary

Pierag Consulting is hiring an Associate in their Financial Services Group in Hyderabad, India. This entry-level position focuses on executing audit procedures under established standards. Responsibilities include substantive testing, preparing audit workpapers, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance and ideally be pursuing CPA certification. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive rewards package including generous PTO and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Qualified CPA or candidates pursuing CPA.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures in accordance with GAAS and PCAOB standards.
• Prepare audit workpapers that support financial statements prepared under GAAP.
• Perform self‑review to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate proactively with seniors regarding workflow, challenges, and status updates.
• Ensure compliance with professional and firm ethical standards during all engagement phases.

Job description

Position: Associate – Financial Services Group

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Hyderabad

Pierag Consulting is a specialized consulting and advisory firm strategizing with clients in setting up their global capability centres. We’re 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 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

Entry‑level professional responsible for executing audit procedures under GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards), and PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures in accordance with GAAS and PCAOB standards.
• Prepare audit workpapers that support financial statements prepared under GAAP.
• Perform self‑review to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate proactively with seniors regarding workflow, challenges, and status updates.
• Ensure compliance with professional and firm ethical standards during all engagement phases.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of accounting and auditing requirements.
• Attention to detail and adherence to firm documentation standards.
• Ability to execute audit programs and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Qualified CPA or candidates pursuing CPA.

Delegation / Decision Authority

• Required to complete assigned tasks under supervision and must notify their supervisor if anything unusual or unexpected occurs.
• Not expected to make independent decisions that impact clients or budgets.

Notes

Develops strong grounding in traditional audit standards and control testing under GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB.