Associate Partner – Audit – Accounting/Finance/Audit United HR Solutions

The Corporate Institute; India; On-site; INR 5,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in India seeks an experienced CA/ACA/ACCA with 15-20 years of external audit expertise to act as Engagement Partner for selected Middle East audit portfolios from the Capability Centre.

You will ensure audits meet IAASB/IFRS and local regulatory requirements, review planning and risk assessment, and coordinate with licensed Middle East signing partners. Leadership across cross-border teams is essential.

Qualifications

• CA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Eligible to act as Engagement Partner under relevant regulatory structure.
• 15–20 years of experience in external audit.
• Prior Middle East portfolio experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as Engagement Partner for Middle East audit portfolios from the Capability Centre.
• Ensure audits comply with IAASB standards, IFRS and local regulatory requirements (e.g., UAE MoE).
• Review and approve audit planning, strategy, risk assessment and completion docs.
• Oversee issuance of audit reports in coordination with Middle East signing partners.
• Coordinate with onshore partners, regional risk teams and client CFOs as needed.
• Manage engagement budgets, WIP, realization and margin performance.
• Lead multi-portfolio audits and develop capability for partner-track progression.

Education

CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Qualification:

• CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent
• Eligible to act as Engagement Partner under relevant regulatory structure
• 15-20 years of experience in external audit
• Prior Middle East portfolio experience is added advantage

A. Engagement Responsibility:

• Act as Engagement Partner for selected Middle East audit portfolios delivered from the Capability Centre.
• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with:
  • i. International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) standards
  • ii. International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS)
  • iii. Local regulatory requirements (e.g., UAE MoE)
• Review and approve audit planning, strategy, risk assessment, and completion documentation.
• Oversee issuance of audit reports in coordination with licensed Middle East signing partners.

B. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:

• Ensure compliance with UAE and GCC audit regulatory frameworks including:
  • i. UAE Ministry of Economy audit licensing requirements
  • ii. Relevant Capital Market Authority requirements (where applicable)
• Manage readiness for regulatory inspections and quality reviews.

C. Technical & Complex Matters:

• Provide leadership and review over:
  • i. Group and component audits
  • ii. Consolidation reviews
  • iii. Going concern assessments
  • iv. Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models
  • v. Revenue recognition under IFRS 15
  • vi. Lease accounting under IFRS 16
  • vii. Key Audit Matters (KAM) drafting

D. Cross-Border Coordination:

• Act as primary audit leader within the Capability Centre for Middle East engagements.
• Coordinate closely with:
  • i. Onshore Engagement Partners
  • ii. Regional Quality & Risk teams
  • iii. Client CFOs and Audit Committees (virtual participation as required)
• Manage engagement budgets, WIP, realization, and margin performance.

E. Portfolio Management:

• Lead multi-sector portfolios (e.g., Construction, Real Estate, Trading, Manufacturing, Family Businesses, Funds).
• Drive timely delivery during peak Middle East audit season (JanuaryApril).
• Ensure resource optimization across audit teams in India.

F. Leadership & Capability Building:

• Mentor Senior Managers and Managers toward Partner-track readiness.
• Build technical expertise in:
  • i. IFRS (including recent amendments)
  • ii. ESG and sustainability reporting (where applicable)
  • iii. Data analytics in audit
• Strengthen the Capability Centres transition toward independent engagement ownership model.