India Associate I

Colorado Railroad Museum; Mumbai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Eide Bailly LLP is expanding its Mumbai office and seeking an Audit Associate to perform audits, reviews, and compilations for US-based clients under US GAAP. The role involves engagement workpaper preparation, financial statement prep, and report writing, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The candidate should have a CA license or US CPA, strong auditing knowledge, and the ability to work in Mumbai. Freshers and experienced hires are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have CA license or US CPA (or have passed the US CPA exam).
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client engagement meetings to determine audit timelines.
• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures for US-based clients.
• Analyze trial balances and prepare audit reports.
• Assist with financial analysis to improve internal controls.
• Maintain awareness of business trends relevant to client issues.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

CA license or US CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Eide Bailly is one of the top business advisory firms in the nation. We have over 40 offices in 15 states across the Midwest and western United States and offer our staff and Partners the opportunity to serve a variety of industries. In 2019, we extended our operations to Mumbai, India, and desire to expand our shared services segment there. Founded in 1917, our culture is the foundation of who we are, and we pride ourselves on supporting our employees to help them achieve their goals and pursue their interests both in the office and at home. At Eide Bailly we are passionate about the clients we serve, the work we do, and most importantly, having fun while we do it!

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Eide Bailly we believe respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress. Our culture focuses on collaboration to achieve career growth. Innovation is highly encouraged, which is where programs like our EB Xchange originate. This program allows interested tax and audit employees to complete a rotation into a specialty area. We promote happy employees by making work/life balance a priority along with being actively involved in our communities. Our dedication to service can be seen through the Firm's decision to match charitable donations made by employees, as well as providing opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. Most importantly, we like to have fun! We offer a professional and fun work environment with frequent lunch and learns, socials, contests, outings and other events.

Eide Bailly is looking for an Audit Associate (fresher or experienced) to join our growing India office. This role serves US-based clients (US GAAP) as an assurance and business advisory professional. The Audit Associate performs audit, review, or compilation procedures for US based clients. The ideal candidate will work with all phases of an engagement including workpaper preparation, financial statement preparation, and report preparation.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Participating in client engagement meetings to determine timelines and objectives of an audit.
• Performing audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients in a variety of industries including employee benefit plans, commercial, non-profit, financial institutions, Healthcare, and/or government industry.
• Analyzing and preparing trial balances, complex financial statements and audit reports using audit software programs, Word, and Excel.
• Performing schedule computations of accruals, property, and equipment, calculates depreciation expenses and long-term debt schedules for clients.
• Reconciling accounting information to control accounts.
• Assisting with financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Assisting in proofing financial statements and other accounting documents.
• Maintaining awareness of general business trends and issues and apply that knowledge to client issues and solutions.
• Participating in training seminars, professional development, and networking events.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Required Qualifications for the Audit Associate position include:

• Valid CA license or US CPA license (or passed the US CPA exam)
• Ability to work in the Eide Bailly Mumbai office.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and effective presentation skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• For experienced hires (non-freshers) with one or more years of audit experience in public accounting post-articleship, experience in the government, non-profit, healthcare, or financial institutions industries is required.

Preferred Qualifications for the Audit Associate position include:

• Knowledge of US auditing standards and accounting principles (US GAAP).

What to Expect Next:

We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or our About Us page.