Senior Associate || COE || Pune

MSKA & Associates; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

MSKA & Associates in India seeks a Sr. Associate for the Centre of Excellence (COE) to support Assurance teams with testing procedures, including substantive and controls testing, vouching, and verification.

You will ensure timely, high-quality deliverables, supervise junior staff and maintain compliance with Firm methodology and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 1–3 years post-qualification experience in Assurance.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards (IGAAP, Ind-AS, IFRS) and Companies Act.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage day-to-day engagements and work under stringent deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Test of controls and substantive testing across industry sectors.
• Maintain timeliness and quality of deliverables and firm methodology compliance.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of COE engagements; supervise junior team members.
• Act as a SPOC for COE with teams on data flow, coordination and discussions.

Skills

Accounting Standards knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Working under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Team supervision

Data flow coordination

Documentation management

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Diploma in IFRS

Certification in Ind-AS

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Established in 1978, M S K A & Associates is an Indian partnership firm registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the PCAOB (US Public Company Accountancy Oversight Board). A member firm of BDO International that offers a range of Assurance services, led by 80+ Partner & Directors and 1900+ staff across 11 cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Chandigarh, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Gurugram, and Pune. Having extensive experience, knowledge and industry foresight, our experts deliver robust, transparent and technology-driven services and provide bespoke solutions to clients. Our portfolio includes services like Statutory, Ind AS Conversion, IFC, Tax, Accounting Manual, Limited Review, Group Reporting, Certification and Capital Market Support.

About COE

M S K As COE Practice supports Firms client serving Assurance teams with performing testing procedures including substantive and controls testing, vouching, verification etc. across industry sectors, including manufacturing, real estate, information technology etc.

Firms COE enables its client serving Assurance teams to meet their requirements. As part of our COE Team, you would be the main point of contact for the tasks assigned by the client serving assurance teams and be responsible for test of controls, substantive testing etc. Also, you will be responsible for maintaining the timeliness and quality of deliverables along with managing day to day operations of those engagements.

• Candidate should have sound knowledge of Accounting Standards and should be able to practically apply these concepts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong Project Management.
• Have the ability to work under pressure under stringent deadlines.

Position Title - Sr. Associate

Department- Centre of Excellence (COE)

Reporting Manager - Delivery Head

Experience -

Qualified Chartered Accountant with 1 to 3 years of post qualification experience in Assurance function / Shared Service environment from a reputed entity. Candidate should have sound technical knowledge of accounting standards (IGAAP, Ind-AS, IFRS), Companies Act, etc. and should be able to practically apply these concepts.

Qualification - Qualified Chartered Accountant, Diploma in IFRS / Certification course on Ind-AS would be an added advantage.

• Candidate should have sound knowledge of Accounting Standards and should be able to practically apply these concepts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong Project Management.
• Have the ability to work under pressure under stringent deadlines.
• Should possess good interpersonal skills and be able to manage team and interact with the team.
• Proficiency in MS office and Outlook
• Demonstrate strong understanding of Firms Methodology while performing reviews of work performed by Analyst / Sr. Analyst
• Ensure day-to-day delivery of support services, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with Firm methodology as well as regulatory requirements
• Manage and supervise junior team members
• Ensuring compliance with engagement plans, internal quality & risk management procedures
• Should demonstrate knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and keep up to date with new pronouncements relating to Accounting standards
• Act as a SPOC for the COE with the Teams in terms of data flow, communication, co-ordination and discussions
• Proactively taking up full responsibility of documentation and guiding/monitoring junior resources of the team.