Senior Associate- COE- Audit & Assurance- Pune

About us:

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 Audit, Ind AS Conversion, IFC Audit, Tax Audit, Accounting Manual, Limited Review, Group Reporting, Certification and Capital Market Support.

Position -

Location -

Qualification -

Diploma in IFRS / Certification course on Ind-AS would be an added advantage

Skills -

• 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

Experience

- Qualified Chartered Accountant with 1 to 2 years of post qualification experience in Audit & Assurance function / Shared Service environment from a reputed entity.

- Candidate should have sound technical knowledge of auditing standards, accounting standards (IGAAP, Ind-AS, IFRS), Companies Act, etc. and should be able to practically apply these concepts.

Senior Associate, Centre of Excellence (COE) Profile

• Demonstrate strong understanding of Firms Methodology while performing reviews of work performed by Analyst / Sr. Analyst
• Ensure day-to-day delivery of audit 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 Auditing / Accounting standards
• Act as a SPOC for the COE with the Audit 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.
• Support Team Leads in Project Management, preparing status updates etc
• Fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build a strong talent pipeline through structured training, rotation, and engagement programs.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with Assurance teams
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, data confidentiality, risk management procedures and audit quality standards.
• Support the team on standardization of processes, documentation, analysis of technical issues, and research solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve work performed at COE.

As a Senior Associate, you will be required to lead the execution and review at the COE, as mentioned above, and report to the Delivery Head.