Senior Associate – Audit – Big4 – CA United HR Solutions

The Corporate Institute; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Ahmedabad is seeking a Chartered Accountant with 3 to 6 years of Big 4 experience to join the senior audit team. The role involves independently planning, executing, supervising, and delivering audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio.

You will work on statutory audits, IFRS/Ind AS/Indian GAAP reporting, and internal controls, while coordinating cross-border assignments and ensuring high-quality documentation according to ISA/SA and firm procedures.

Qualifications

• Senior Audit professional with 3–6 years in a Top Big 4 firm.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Exposure to statutory audits, IFRS reporting, internal controls, and cross-border work.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory audit assignments from planning through completion.
• Develop audit strategies based on risk assessment.
• Understand client’s business model, processes, and internal control framework.
• Conduct audit planning meetings with clients.
• Prepare detailed audit plans and audit programmes.
• Identify key business and audit risks; perform walkthroughs of processes.
• Execute procedures in accordance with ISA, SA, and firm methodology.
• Ensure audit documentation meets internal quality standards.

Skills

Audit management

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Job Title : Chartered Accountant with 3 to 6 yrs experience in Top big 4 firm. (Deloitte, PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), EY (Ernst & Young), KPMG)

Position Overview

The Senior Audit professional will be responsible for independently planning, executing, supervising, and completing audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients. The incumbent will ensure compliance with applicable auditing standards, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality procedures.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, leadership capability, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while delivering exceptional client service.

This position offers extensive exposure to statutory audits, group reporting, IFRS reporting, internal controls, financial due diligence, and cross-border assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead statutory audit assignments from planning through completion.
• Develop audit strategies based on risk assessment.
• Understand client’s business model, operational processes, and internal control framework.
• Conduct audit planning meetings with clients.
• Prepare detailed audit plans and audit programmes.
• Identify key business risks and audit risks.
• Perform walkthroughs of business processes.
• Execute audit procedures in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), Standards on Auditing (SA), and firm methodology.
• Ensure all audit documentation complies with internal quality standards.

Review financial statements prepared under

• i. IFRS
• ii. Ind AS
• iii. Indian GAAP
• iv. Companies Act, 2013

Ensure

• i. Accuracy
• ii. Completeness
• iii. Proper disclosures
• iv. Compliance with applicable accounting standards
• v. Regulatory compliance

Review

• i. Balance Sheet
• ii. Statement of Profit & Loss
• iii. Cash Flow Statement
• iv. Statement of Changes in Equity
• v. Notes to Accounts

Risk Assessment

• i. Perform entity-level risk assessments.
• ii. Evaluate fraud risks.
• iii. Assess business and financial risks.
• iv. Understand industry-specific risks.
• v. Identify significant audit areas.
• vi. Assess materiality and performance materiality.
• vii. Identify key audit matters.
• viii. Document risk responses.