Senior Associate – Assurance

Jobtailor; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned audit professional to oversee staff during pre-audit planning and fieldwork for engagements, ensuring thorough testing and documentation for US Assurance engagements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with CPA (US) or CA (ICAI) preferred, and a minimum of 3 years' related experience. Strong analytical, write-up, and client-service skills are essential for success and growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CPA (US) or CA (ICAI) preferred. If not a CPA (US) or CA (ICAI), must meet educational requirements to obtain the same upon hire in state of employment.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience (in US Assurance preferred).
• Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred.
• Experience in managing multiple client engagements at the same time.
• Motivated to meet client deadlines and provide excellent client service.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills required.
• Comprehensive understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Creative problem solving and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of being a fast learner.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff on pre-audit planning and field work for engagements.
• Perform testing and planning to support an audit opinion, including preparing supporting work paper documentation in more complex areas, performing internal control and substantive testing, conducting analytical reviews of account balances, and preparing financial statements.
• Research technical issues that arise during the course of engagements.
• Create draft audit reports for management review.
• Assist Managers and Partners in preparing risk assessment and developing audit plan programs.
• Build relationships with existing clients, including involvement in networking
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute towards implementing them

Skills

Audit Testing

Internal Control Testing

Substantive Testing

Analytical Reviews

Financial Statement Preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA (US) or CA (ICAI)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Oversee staff on pre-audit planning and field work for engagements, reviewing client accounting and operating procedures
• Perform testing and planning to support an audit opinion, including preparing supporting work paper documentation in more complex areas, performing internal control and substantive testing, conducting analytical reviews of account balances, and preparing financial statements
• Research technical issues that arise during the course of engagements.
• Create draft audit reports for management review
• Assist Managers and Partners in preparing risk assessment and developing audit plan programs.
• Build relationships with existing clients, including involvement in networking
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute towards implementing them

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• CPA (US) or CA (ICAI) preferred. If not a CPA (US) or CA (ICAI), must meet educational requirements to obtain the same upon hire in state of employment
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience (in US Assurance preferred)
• Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred
• Experience in managing multiple client engagements at the same time
• Motivated to meet client deadlines and provide excellent client service
• Strong analytical and report writing skills required
• Comprehensive understanding of data analysis techniques
• Creative problem solving and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of being a fast learner
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in audit planning, execution, and reporting, with a strong focus on client relationship management and continuous improvement. Proficient in data analysis techniques and skilled in preparing comprehensive audit documentation and financial statements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Audit Planning
• Client Relationship Management
• Data Analysis Techniques
• Report Writing
• CPA (US) or CA (ICAI)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Audit Testing
• Internal Control Testing
• Substantive Testing
• Analytical Reviews
• Financial Statement Preparation

Soft Skills

• Creative Problem Solving
• Excellent Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Motivated to Meet Deadlines
• Fast Learner

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA (US)
• CA (ICAI)

Industry Keywords

• Public Accounting
• US Assurance
• Client Engagements
• Continuous Improvement
• Risk Assessment

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office