Senior Account Associate

Shashwath Solution; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Shashwath Solution is seeking a Senior Account Associate to lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and supervise junior staff. You will analyze financial statements, ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, and provide strategic insights to clients.

The role requires 3–5 years of auditing experience, strong communication, and proficiency with auditing software. You will guide teams, perform risk assessments, and draft formal audit deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–5 years auditing experience.
• CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple audits.
• Proficiency with auditing software such as ProSystem fx and CaseWare.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements for clients across industries.
• Act as main client contact during audits.
• Supervise, mentor and train junior staff.
• Analyze financial statements and accounting data.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (GAAP/IFRS).
• Identify and mitigate audit risks.
• Draft audit reports and management letters.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Perform detailed review of workpapers and statements.
• Keep up-to-date with auditing standards.

Skills

Auditing standards

GAAP/IFRS

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

ProSystem fx

CaseWare

Excel

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.