Audit and Assurance - Senior Associate

BDO Edge; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Edge is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead and manage financial statement audits for diverse clients in India, ensuring adherence to firm methodologies and accounting standards. You will supervise juniors, build client relationships, and provide actionable risk and control recommendations.

The role emphasizes planning and executing audits within deadlines, delivering high-quality reports, and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial statement audits for clients, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting framework and firm methodologies.
• Supervise and guide junior associates and interns, providing training and constructive feedback to help them develop their skills and enhance team performance.
• Manage client relationships and act as a primary point of contact for audit-related inquiries and providing timely updates.
• Evaluate and assess internal controls and business processes to identify risks, improve operational efficiencies, and suggest control enhancements.
• Review and evaluate financial statements, disclosures, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate and oversee the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements within specified timelines and ensuring all deliverables meet the firm’s quality and professional standards.
• Prepare audit reports, management letters, and other key deliverables for clients.
• Provide advice and recommendations to clients on risk management, regulatory compliance, and process improvements.
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, audit regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support business development activities including assisting with proposal preparation, presenting audit and advisory services to potential clients.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Lead and manage financial statement audits for clients, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting framework and firm methodologies.

Supervise and guide junior associates and interns, providing training and constructive feedback to help them develop their skills and enhance team performance .

Manage client relationships and act as a primary point of contact for audit-related inquiries and providing timely updates.

Evaluate and assess internal controls and business processes to identify risks, improve operational efficiencies, and suggest control enhancements.

Review and evaluate financial statements, disclosures, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.

Coordinate and oversee the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements within specified timelines and ensuring all deliverables meet the firm’s quality and professional standards.

Prepare audit reports, management letters, and other key deliverables for clients.

Provide advice and recommendations to clients on risk management, regulatory compliance, and process improvements.

Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, audit regulations, and industry best practices.

Support business development activities including assisting with proposal preparation, presenting audit and advisory services to potential clients.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent required or in progress.

CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, C|EH, CRISC, CGEIT, CCSFP or ISO certification preferred or working towards.

Experience:

2-7 years of experience in audit and assurance services with a focus on financial statement audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

Proven experience in leading audit engagements and managing client relationships.