Assurance Partner

Position: Partner - Assurance

Location: India- Kolkata

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (mandatory) + additional auditing certifications (e.g., DISA,

CISA, CPA, ACCA, IFRS/Ind-AS certifications preferred)

Experience: 10 15+ years in Assurance / Statutory Audit / Risk Advisory, including leadership

experience in a mid-size CA firm or Big Four firm

Reporting To: Managing Partner / Executive Committee.

Role: As S K Agarwal and Co expands its footprint the firm has decided to add a new Partner to the

Organization to supplement the Assurance team.

The Partner (Assurance) will expand the firm s Assurance practice, deliver high-quality statutory audit

services, nurture key client relationships, and drive strategic growth. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate at a boardroom level with CXOs, promoters, and audit committees.

This is a senior leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for Practice Growth, Quality & Risk

Management, Talent Development, and Client Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Assurance Practice Leadership

1. Lead the Statutory Audit, Limited Review, Tax Audit, and related assurance engagements across industries.

1. Oversee technical quality, audit methodology, audit planning, engagement execution, and documentation as per SA, Ind-AS, IFRS, and relevant regulatory frameworks.


2. Implement best practices in quality control aligned to Big Four standards.

Client Relationship & New Client Acquisition

1. Serve as principal engagement partner for key clients, act as a trusted advisor to Boards, Audit


2. Committees, CFOs, and senior management.


3. Identify and convert new business opportunities, develop proposals, and expand service offerings across the client portfolio.


4. Cross-sell the firms Tax, Advisory, Risk Consulting, and Corporate Finance services.


5. Represent the firm externally at industry forums, professional bodies, and thought leadership platforms.

Quality, Independence & Risk Management

1. Ensure adherence to ICAI standards, Companies Act requirements, SEBI / RBI / other regulatory frameworks, and internal firm policies.


2. Drive internal audit quality reviews, peer reviews, and risk mitigation measures.


3. Ensure independence, ethical conduct, and compliance with all professional obligations.

People Leadership & Talent Development

1. Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of managers, senior associates, and trainees.


2. Champion a high-performance culture built on integrity, transparency, and collaboration.


3. Oversee staffing, competency development, succession planning, and partner grooming programs.


4. Mentor future leaders and contribute to building a strong talent brand.

Strategic Firm Management

1. Participate in the firm s Executive Committee to shape long-term strategy, technology investments, and operational improvements.


2. Drive profitability, engagement margins, and overall financial performance of the Assurance practice.


3. Support firm-wide initiatives in digital transformation, knowledge management, and innovation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Must-have Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory.

Additional professional qualifications preferred:

DISA / CISA

CPA / ACCA

Diploma in IFRS / Ind-AS certification

Certifications in Audit Quality, Risk Management, Forensics, or Data Analytics

Experience

1. 10 15+ years in Assurance with increasing leadership responsibilities.


2. Prior tenure at a Big Four or large national CA firm is highly preferred.


3. Demonstrated track record of managing audit portfolios.


4. Experience in managing large teams, complex audits, and multi-location clients


5. Technical Expertise


6. Deep knowledge of Indian GAAP, Ind-AS, IFRS, Standards on Auditing, and Companies Act requirements.


7. Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX, IFC, risk frameworks, and financial reporting


8. processes.


9. Familiarity with digital audit tools (CaseWare, ACL, IDEA, Alteryx, AI-based audit platforms) is an advantage.

Technical Expertise

1. Deep knowledge of Indian GAAP, Ind-AS, IFRS, Standards on Auditing, and Companies Act


2. requirements.


3. Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX, IFC, risk frameworks, and financial reporting


4. processes.


5. Familiarity with digital audit tools (CaseWare, ACL, IDEA, Alteryx, AI-based audit platforms) is an advantage.

Leadership Competencies

1. Strong executive presence and communication skills.


2. Proven ability to drive business growth and build lasting client relationships.


3. Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


4. High ethical standards, resilience, and the ability to lead in a complex professional environment.