Senior Associate

BDO EDGE India Private Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO EDGE India Private Limited seeks an Audit Senior Associate to lead and supervise audit engagements for non-financial services clients, coordinating with onshore teams and client finance. You will plan audits, assess risk, and ensure fieldwork adheres to IFRS, US GAAP, and Ind AS standards.

The role requires 2–5 years of external audit experience in non-financial services, a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, and preferred CPA/CA/ACCA qualification. Exposure to CCH software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• 2–5 years external audit experience in non-financial services.
• Strong IFRS/US GAAP/Ind AS knowledge.
• Experience with audit tools like CCH is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements for non-financial services clients.
• Plan audits, assess risk, determine materiality.
• Perform fieldwork and design/perform procedures.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers.
• Coach junior staff and manage multiple engagements.
• Coordinate with client finance teams and onshore teams.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and best practices.

Skills

Audit planning

Team supervision

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Non-financial services audit

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA preferred

Tools

CCH Software

Job description

BDO EDGE India Private Limited is an entity, based in India created through a strategic partnership among BDO member firms: in India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. It operates independently within the BDO network of accounting and advisory firms, enhancing their combined capabilities and resources.

BDO EDGE (Exceptional Delivery for Global Enterprises) delivers tax, assurance, accounting, outsourcing, advisory, and technology-driven services through highly skilled professionals in India to BDO network firms, their alliance programmes and any other certified public accounting firms (CPA firms).

Position Overview:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Audit Senior Associate to join our non-financial services audit practice. This role involves leading audit fieldwork, supervising junior team members, and delivering high-quality audit services to clients across a variety of industries. The Senior Associate will work closely with Audit Managers and Partners to ensure audits are executed efficiently and in compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute audit engagements for Non-Financial Services (Non-FS) clients in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP, Ind AS.
  
• Plan audits, perform risk assessments, determine materiality, perform fieldwork including design, substantive and analytical audit procedures
  
• Execute and review audit testing across key areas including revenue, receivables, fixed assets, inventory, payroll, grants, leases, accruals, financial statement disclosures and others.
  
• Prepare, review, and finalize audit workpapers ensuring compliance with quality and documentation standards
  
• Identify audit findings and communicate issues, status updates, and recommendations to Managers, onshore teams, and clients
  
• Coordinate with client finance teams and onshore teams to manage day-to-day audit activities and ensure timely delivery
  
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of associates and junior staff
• Assist in financial statement preparation, disclosures, group audits, and consolidation engagements where applicable
  
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining audit quality and meeting deadlines
• Stay updated on accounting standards, audit regulations, industry developments, and alliance firm best practices
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Progress toward or completion of CPA / CA / ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred

Experience Required:

• 2–5 years of external audit experience within non-financial services industries
• Experience across Real Estate, Employee Benefit Plans (EBP), Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPO), Professional & Business Services.
• Strong understanding of IFRS/ US GAAP/ Ind AS, audit methodology and risk-based auditing
• Exposure to CCH Software and other audit tools is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, working alongside experienced professionals.
• Work on challenging audit engagements across various industries.
• Access to ongoing professional development through training, mentorship, and certification programs.