Consultant

Pierag Consulting; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Accounting Advisory professional to lead client service teams and manage advisory solutions. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of post-qualification experience (CA/CPA/ACCA) and expertise in US GAAP and IFRS standards. Responsibilities include leading teams, preparing audit-compliant financials, and developing junior staff. Strong communication and client management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of post-qualification experience in auditing or finance controllership.
• At least 2 years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience.
• Expert knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and Indian accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead global or domestic client service teams.
• Prepare PCAOB-compliant financials and complete audits.
• Manage and develop junior team members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client management

Business development

Technical accounting research

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA

Job description

Position Summary

Pierag is looking for an Accounting Advisory professional to build and grow the vertical. As an accounting advisory professional the individual should have extensive experience in Technical Accounting/ Financial Accounting and Advisory Services, Capital markets- IPO readiness, and other complex accounting matters. The executive is also expected to display strong technical knowledge in US GAAP and/or IFRS/Ind AS. The individual should be hands‑on both in the execution of work and overall client management.

Scope Of Work

Lead global or domestic client service teams to execute the following solutions:

• Financial Accounting and Reporting Excellence
• Transaction accounting – SPAC / Target companies, IPO readiness
• Review Financial statement including comprehensive notes and disclosures – prepared in accordance with US GAAP and the applicable GAAP of the target
• Assist in the preparation of PCAOB‑compliant financials and completing the audit
• Preparation of the draft comfort letter
• Review and audit of 10‑Q and 10‑K filings with the SEC
• Develop and lead a team of experts in accounting advisory across levels and ensure the team delivers high‑quality work, on time and to budget
• Identify development opportunities and training needs for high‑performing team
• GAAP conversions
• Accounting changes (revenue, lease accounting, expected credit losses)
• Complex accounting solutions (goodwill impairment, business combination, share‑based payments, financial instruments)
• Accounting policy and governance
• Audit remediation and readiness
• Organizing and providing technical training
• Manage and develop junior team members

Qualifications

• 1-4 year of post–qualification experience (CA/CPA/ACCA) in auditing or finance controllership roles, including at least 2 years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and client management skills
• Strong business development and marketing skills
• Expert knowledge of transactions, business combinations, IPO readiness, SPAC
• Expert knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and Indian accounting standards
• Extensive hands‑on experience in the following areas:
• GAAP conversions and implementation of new accounting standards
• Drafting and designing accounting memos
• Technical accounting research and advisory
• Consolidation and compilation support
• Financial statement close process support