Assurance Manager

Jobtailor; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a senior assurance professional in India with CA (ICAI), ACCA, or CPA qualifications and 5–8 years of post-qualification experience. The role focuses on managing global client engagements, driving high-quality outputs, and mentoring teams within a shared service environment.

You will oversee risk management, process standardization, and delivery excellence while coordinating with regional teams in the Americas and Europe. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA (ICAI) with 5-6 years post-qualification relevant experience.
• ACCA/CPA with 7-8 years post-qualification relevant experience.
• Experience in a mid- or top-tier accounting firm focused on external or Assurance reviews / matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for tasks assigned by global client-serving assurance teams.
• Manage timeliness and quality of deliverables and day-to-day engagement operations.
• Support a portfolio of engagements by leading Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates.
• Ensure timely, high-quality work in line with EY methodology and engagement-team expectations.
• Support quality projects including pre-issuance reviews, assurance quality reviews and efficiency projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with assurance executives in the Americas and Europe.
• Embed EY Risk Management procedures into engagement-team work.
• Transition new engagements and services to GDS Assurance while maintaining quality of service.
• Manage workflow, allocate resources and monitor performance against standards.
• Monitor team utilization, budget-to-actuals and other operational matters.
• Establish expectations regarding value delivered to aligned GDS or engagement teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve GDS Assurance scope of work.
• Standardize assurance processes and leverage best practices.
• Develop high-performing teams through delegation, coaching, feedback, training and performance reviews.
• Use technology and tools to learn, share knowledge and enhance service delivery.
• Contribute to technical and soft-skills training.
• Participate in recruitment, diversity and inclusiveness, training and other organizational initiatives.

Education

Chartered Accountant (ICAI)

ACCA

CPA

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

• Serve as the main point of contact from GDS for tasks assigned by global client-serving assurance teams
• Manage the timeliness and quality of deliverables and day-to-day engagement operations
• Support a portfolio of engagements by leading Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates
• Ensure timely, high-quality work in line with EY methodology and engagement-team expectations
• Support quality projects including pre-issuance reviews, assurance quality reviews and efficiency projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with assurance executives in the Americas and Europe
• Embed EY Risk Management procedures into engagement-team work
• Transition new engagements and services to GDS Assurance while maintaining quality of service
• Manage workflow, allocate resources and monitor performance against standards
• Monitor team utilization, budget-to-actuals and other operational matters
• Establish expectations regarding value delivered to aligned GDS or engagement teams
• Identify opportunities to improve GDS Assurance scope of work
• Standardize assurance processes and leverage best practices
• Develop high-performing teams through delegation, coaching, feedback, training and performance reviews
• Use technology and tools to learn, share knowledge and enhance service delivery
• Contribute to technical and soft-skills training
• Participate in recruitment, diversity and inclusiveness, training and other organizational initiatives

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with 5-6 years of post-qualification relevant experience
• Qualified ACCA / CPA with 7-8 years of post-qualification relevant experience
• Articleship with other top or mid-tier accounting firms
• Experience in a mid- or top-tier accounting firm focused on external or Assurance reviews / matters, or in an MNC or larger Indian company, preferably within a Shared Service Environment
• Experience with Big 4 firms’ Indian and global practices
• Expert knowledge of Indian accounting and assurance standards
• Knowledge of UK GAAP or US GAAP and International assurance standards is an added advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Effective interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills
• Project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills
• Ability to spread positive work culture, teaming and live EY values
• Ability to quickly form strong working relationships with colleagues in India and global teams
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office
• Interest in business and commerciality

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing assurance engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering strong relationships with global teams. Proficient in risk management, project management, and developing high-performing teams within a shared service environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
• Qualified ACCA / CPA
• Expert Knowledge of Indian Accounting and Assurance Standards
• Project Management Skills
• Leadership and Coaching Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Assurance Reviews
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Performance Monitoring
• Standardization of Assurance Processes

Soft Skills

• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Team Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
• ACCA
• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Big 4 Firms
• External Assurance
• Shared Service Environment
• UK GAAP
• US GAAP

Tools & Technologies

• MS Excel
• MS Office