Manager, Conflict of Interest

MSKA & Associates; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MSKA & Associates is seeking a Manager – Ethics & Independence in India to drive compliance with independence policies, manage cross-functional teams, and advise on complex ethical matters across multi-jurisdiction engagements.

The role requires expertise in ethics, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a proven ability to lead at senior levels while advancing policy evolution and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in Ethics & Independence, Risk, Compliance, or Regulatory Advisory roles.
• Certifications in Risk, Compliance, or Ethics (e.g., ICAI, ACCA) are a plus.
• Strong Excel and data analytics skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Policy Oversight: interpret and enhance ethics and independence framework globally and locally.
• Governance & Quality Assurance: monitor deliverables and conduct internal reviews for compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: liaise with senior leadership, legal, risk and engagement teams.
• Team Management: lead, mentor, and develop a team of assistants and associates.
• Training & Communication: design trainings and communicate policy changes.

Skills

Excel

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

Regulatory advisory

Education

CA + MBA

Tools

Independence monitoring tools

Conflict management systems

Workflow automation tools

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 Ind AS Conversion, IFC, Tax, Accounting Manual, Limited Review, Group Reporting, Certification and Capital Market Support.

About the Ethics & Independence Function:

The Ethics & Independence (E&I) team plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the firm’s reputation and regulatory compliance by proactively managing internal risks related to client acceptance, engagement continuance, and conflict of interest assessments. The team ensures the firm’s adherence to internal policies and global independence standards applicable to both audit and non-audit services.

The opportunity

As a Manager – Ethics & Independence, you will take a role in ensuring compliance with the firm’s independence and conflict management policies. This role demands advanced subject matter expertise in ethics, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation frameworks, along with the ability to lead a high-performing team. The Manager will drive strategic initiatives, lead cross-functional collaboration, guide senior stakeholders on high-risk ethical matters, and contribute significantly to policy evolution and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Policy Oversight

• Interpret, implement, and enhance the firm’s Ethics & Independence framework in alignment with global and local regulatory standards (including ICAI, SEBI, RBI, and BDO International policies).
• Catalyse firm-wide initiatives to improve conflict check processes, develop policies, and implement monitoring controls.
• Serve as the advisor to client-facing teams on complex independence matters and conflict resolution.
• Deliver expert opinions to Partners and leadership on grey areas involving public interest entities, restricted services, and emerging compliance scenarios.
• Collaborate with BDO Global on independence protocols and global compliance initiatives.
• Supervise end-to-end conflict checks and independence clearance processes for large-scale, complex engagements.
• Lead the escalation and resolution of high-risk ethical scenarios involving multi-jurisdictional client relationships.

Governance & Quality Assurance

• Monitor quality and timeliness of deliverables, including conflict reports and independence memos, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews and audits to assess adherence to ethics frameworks.
• Oversee firm-wide utilization of conflict management tools and independence databases.
• Drive automation and digitization initiatives to improve data quality, report generation, and workflow efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between the E&I team and senior leadership, legal, risk, and engagement teams.
• Present periodic updates and dashboards to management on risk exposure, conflict trends, and resolution strategies.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Assistant Managers, Seniors, and Associates.
• Build a learning culture and upskill the team on evolving regulatory and ethical developments.

Training & Communication

• Design and conduct training sessions for client teams, leadership, and new joiners.
• Communicate policy changes and best practices firm-wide through structured communication strategies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Chartered Accountant, Postgraduate degree (MBA in Finance, Risk, Law, or related discipline) from a reputed institution.
• 8–12 years of experience in Ethics & Independence, Risk, Compliance, or Regulatory Advisory roles.
• Relevant certifications in Risk, Compliance, or Ethics (e.g., ICAI, ACCA, Certified Compliance Professional) are a plus.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 preferred.
• Technical & Analytical Skills - Deep understanding of auditor independence requirements (e.g., ICAI Code of Ethics, BDO Global Independence Manual, IESBA Code).
• Expertise in conflict management systems, and independence monitoring tools.
• Strong Excel and data analytics skills; experience with workflow automation tools is a plus.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive firm-wide initiatives.