Manager - Assurance

MSKA & Associates; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

M S K A & Associates in Bengaluru seeks a Manager in Assurance with 5+ years post-qualification experience. The role is fully on site at client locations, requiring CA qualification and deep knowledge of Ind AS and accounting standards.

You will lead Assurance engagements, supervise junior staff, and ensure quality documentation while coordinating with clients and teams to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in English – written and oral.
• Excellent knowledge of Assurance.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards incl. Ind AS.
• Strong proficiency with Excel/spreadsheets.
• Excellent report writing skills incl. memos and presentations.
• Familiarity with financial statements and Assurance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform Assurance engagements on client locations as required.
• Prepare Assurance work papers and ensure compliance with firm procedures.
• Supervise junior team members and act as SPOC for client data flow.
• Coordinate with internal/ external teams and client personnel.
• Manage engagement budgets, billing, and resource utilization.
• Deliver timely status updates and documentation for engagements.

Skills

English proficiency

Assurance knowledge

Excel proficiency

Report writing

Client coordination

Team supervision

On-site work

Timeline focus

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Established in 1978, M S K A & Associates is an Indian partnership firm registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the PCAOB (US Public Company Accountancy Oversight Board). A member firm of BDO International that offers a range of Assurance services, led by 80+ Partner & Directors and 1900+ staff across 11 cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Chandigarh, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Gurugram, and Pune. Having extensive experience, knowledge and industry foresight, our experts deliver robust, transparent and technology-driven services and provide bespoke solutions to clients. Our portfolio includes services like Statutory, Ind AS Conversion, IFC, Tax, Accounting Manual, Limited Review, Group Reporting, Certification and Capital Market Support.

About Assurance

Our Assurance professionals understand the sector, business and specific requirements to provide

tailored solutions to best-fit your immediate, short and long-term needs. Our processes are robust,

transparent and technology-driven to provide globally consistent quality.

Details

Position Title - Manager

Department - Assurance

Experience - 5+ years of post-qualification experience into Assurance

Qualification - CA

Expectations and requirements

• Should have strong proficiency in English – both written and oral.
• Should possess excellent knowledge of Assurance.
• Should possess excellent knowledge of accounting standards, including and specifically Ind AS.
• Should have strong proficiency of using excel and spreadsheets.
• Should have excellent report writing skills including compiling presentations, memos and relevant documents.
• Have expert knowledge and understanding of concepts around accounting and Assurance, including strong familiarity with financial statements.
• Have experience of working on site and performing Assurance, including client and team
• Have experience of reviewing financial statements, compiling Assurance reports, etc
• Have knowledge and experience of ensuring excellent quality Assurance documentation, Assurance work papers, etc.
• The role is for Bangalore location and is fully on site, and the expectation will be to primarily and substantially work at client locations /client offices basis nature of engagements and respective engagement and client requirements.
• Performing testing procedures including substantive and controls testing, vouching, verification, etc.
• Provide necessary support to the team manager on Assurance engagement formalities
• Handle areas and work allocated including testing and relevant Assurance procedures
• Prepare Assurance work papers and ensure compliance with firms' policies and procedures and also, regulatory requirements.
• Manage and supervise junior team members including article staff.
• Act as a SPOC for the team with the client in terms of data flow, communication, coordination and discussions.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams including client personnel for information/ data.
• Support the team on standardization of processes, documentation, analysis of technical issues, and research solutions.
• Support the team manager in project management, preparing status updated, compiling
• Participate in meeting with various teams, and contribute for the areas and responsibilities handled.
• Understanding business & industry issues / trends.
• Ensuring timely delivery of working papers as per the defined timelines.
• Ensuring compliance with engagement plans, internal quality & risk management procedures.
• Should demonstrate knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and keep up to date with new pronouncements relating to Ind AS.
• Ownership and accountability of delivering all aspects of the Assurance engagement, from start to finish.
• Be responsible to front end and manage the internal and external quality review process for respective engagements and deliverables.
• Collaborate with teams including with experts and specialists involved in supporting delivery of Assurance engagements.
• Responsible for the operational matters including, billing, collections, efficiency and optimal utilisation of efforts and resources, monitoring engagement budgets, etc.
• Proactively taking up full responsibility of documentation and guiding/monitoring junior.