Senior Associate-Centre of Excellence; COE – Audit & Assurance

Position: Senior Associate-Centre of Excellence (COE) – Audit & Assurance
About Firm:
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.

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About COE
M S K A’s 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 audit 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.

Job Description:

Position -  Associate / Senior Associate, Centre of Excellence (COE) – Audit & Assurance
Location -  Pune
Qualification -  Qualified Chartered Accountant
Diploma in IFRS / Certification course on Ind-AS would be an added advantage

Skills -  Candidate should have sound knowledge of Accounting Standards, Auditing 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

Experience
-  Qualified Chartered Accountant with 1 to 4 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.

Associate / 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 an Associate/Senior Associate you will be required to lead the execution & review at the COE as mentioned above and report to Delivery Head.