Audit and Assurance - Senior Associate

BDO EDGE India Private Limited; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO EDGE India Private Limited is seeking a capable Audit Senior in Gurgaon to lead financial statement audits and mentor junior staff. You will manage client relationships, assess internal controls, review disclosures, and ensure compliance with standards and policies.

The role requires guiding audit engagements from planning to delivery, preparing reports, and advising on risk and process improvements. Continuous learning and potential involvement in BD activities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA/ACCA or equivalent required or in progress.
• ISO/other certifications preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial statement audits for clients.
• Supervise juniors and interns, providing training and feedback.
• Manage client relationships and act as audit contact.
• Evaluate internal controls and business processes for risks.
• Review financial statements and disclosures for compliance.
• Coordinate planning, execution, and completion of audits.
• Prepare audit reports and management letters.
• Advise clients on risk management and process improvements.
• Stay updated with accounting standards and audit regulations.
• Support proposal preparation and business development.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relations

Controls assessment

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA in progress or equivalent

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.