Senior Associate-Core Assurance-NFS-Chennai

About Company

BDO India Services Private Limited is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting, tax & regulatory advisory and assistance for both domestic and international organisations across a range of industries. We are led by more than 300 Partners & Directors with a team of over 8500 professionals operating across 12 cities – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi-Gurugram and Pune. We take pride in our service portfolio on the backing of a rich blend of experience and expertise, bringing to fore a work culture that is both client-centric and knowledge driven. Our focus on delivering exceptional client service is backed by a partner driven approach to offer tailor-made solutions ensuring quality excellence & time efficiencies.

About Assurance Our Assurance professionals understand the sector, business and specific requirements to provide tailored solutions to best-fit your immediate, short and long-term needs. Our processes are robust, transparent and technology-driven to provide globally consistent quality. Details : Position Title Assistant Manager 3+ years of experience Experience Qualification CA Roles & Responsibilities : Expectations and requirements : Should have strong proficiency in English – both written and oral. Should possess excellent knowledge of auditing. Should possess excellent knowledge of accounting standards, including and specifically Ind AS. Should have strong proficiency of using excel and spreadsheets. Should have excellent report writing skills including compiling presentations, memos and relevant documents. Have expert knowledge and understanding of concepts around accounting and auditing, including strong familiarity with financial statements. Have experience of working on site and performing audits, including client and team management experience. Have experience of reviewing financial statements, compiling audit reports, etc Have knowledge and experience of ensuring excellent quality audit documentation, audit work papers, etc. Roles & Responsibilities : Performing testing procedures including substantive and controls testing, vouching, verification, etc. Provide necessary support to the team manager on audit engagement formalities Handle areas and work allocated including testing and relevant audit procedures Prepare audit work papers and ensure compliance with firms policies and procedures and also regulatory requirements. Manage and supervise junior team members including article staff. Act as a SPOC for the team with the client in terms of data flow, communication, coordination and discussions. Coordinate with internal and external teams including client personnel for information / data Support the team on standardization of processes, documentation, analysis of technical issues, and research solutions. Support the team manager in project management, preparing status updated, compiling requirements lists, etc Participate in meeting with various teams, and contribute for the areas and responsibilities handled. Understanding business & industry issues / trends. Ensuring timely delivery of working papers as per the defined timelines. 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 Ind AS. Ownership and accountability of delivering all aspects of the audit engagement, from start to finish. Be responsible to front end and manage the internal and external quality review process for respective engagements and deliverables. Collaborate with teams including with experts and specialists involved in supporting delivery of audit engagements. Responsible for the operational matters including, billing, collections, efficiency and optimal utilisation of efforts and resources, monitoring engagement budgets, etc. Proactively taking up full responsibility of documentation and guiding / monitoring junior resources of the team. Competencies : Analytical Thinking Collaboration Strategic Thinking Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making Interpersonal Relationship & Respect Innovation