Assurance Manager - Assurance/Audit - Financial Services - CA/CPA

Key Responsibilities :

- Plan and execute audit and assurance engagements for clients within the Financial Services industry, ensuring compliance with applicable auditing and accounting standards.

- Collaborate with senior leadership and clients to define audit objectives, assess risks, and develop effective audit strategies and engagement plans.

- Lead multiple audit engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, quality execution, and adherence to project timelines and budgets.

- Review, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, supporting documentation, and internal controls to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting requirements.

- Identify audit findings, control deficiencies, and areas of risk, while providing practical recommendations to improve financial reporting and internal control processes.

- Manage client relationships by serving as a key point of contact, addressing audit-related queries, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.

- Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members through coaching, performance feedback, and technical guidance to enhance team effectiveness and professional growth.

- Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, firm methodologies, and quality assurance procedures throughout the audit lifecycle.

- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging accounting standards impacting the Financial Services sector.

Required Qualifications & Skills :

- CA or CPA qualification is mandatory.

- 5 - 7 years of total experience in Assurance/Audit, preferably with a focus on Financial Services clients.

- Strong understanding of auditing standards, accounting principles, financial reporting frameworks, and internal controls.

- Experience leading end-to-end audit engagements and managing client relationships.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

- Excellent verbal and written communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

- Proficiency in audit tools, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting systems.