Senior Account Associate

Shashwath Solution; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shashwath Solution in Pune seeks a detail-oriented Senior Auditing Associate to join our Audit team. You will lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and supervise junior staff. You will analyze financial statements, ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance, and provide strategic insights.

Strong knowledge of auditing standards, leadership, and communication skills are essential. Experience in public accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of auditing experience, preferably in public accounting.
• CPA or other professional certifications strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Proficiency in MS Office and auditing software.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements across multiple clients to ensure scope and standards.
• Serve as main client contact, building relationships and understanding needs.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior audit staff.
• Analyze financial statements to identify discrepancies and trends.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Identify and mitigate audit risks.
• Draft audit reports and management letters with clear conclusions.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Perform detailed review of workpapers to ensure quality.
• Stay updated on industry changes and auditing standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

ProSystem fx

CaseWare

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Account Associate to join our Audit team. As a Senior Auditing Associate, you will be responsible for leading audit engagements, managing client relationships, and supervising and coaching junior staff. You will also be involved in analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic insights to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Audit Engagements: Oversee multiple audit engagements for clients in a variety of industries, ensuring that audits are completed efficiently, within scope, and in accordance with professional standards.
• Client Interaction: Serve as the main point of contact for clients during audit engagements, building and maintaining strong client relationships and understanding their needs.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and provide training to junior audit staff, ensuring a high level of performance and development.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial statements and other accounting data to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Compliance: Ensure clients are in compliance with regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
• Risk Assessment: Identify and evaluate risks related to audit processes and financial reporting and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Report Preparation: Draft financial audit reports, management letters, and other deliverables, clearly communicating findings, recommendations, and audit conclusions.
• Internal Controls: Evaluate the effectiveness of client internal controls and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Quality Assurance: Perform detailed review of audit workpapers and financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry changes, accounting regulations, and auditing standards to continuously improve the audit process.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or other professional certifications are strongly preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of auditing experience, preferably with a public accounting firm or in a similar environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), and internal controls.
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with auditing software (e.g., ProSystem fx, CaseWare).
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present audit findings and recommendations.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and develop staff members.

Additional Skills

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of international auditing practices and multi-jurisdictional audits is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.