Responsibilities:

- Should possess sound technical knowledge of Indian GAAP, Ind AS as well as IFRS and working knowledge of US GAAP.

- Should have worked with reputed India firms (candidates from Big 4 firms or from industry with prior audit experience - not away for more than 2 years from audit - would be preferred).

- Can actively manage multiple small and/ or medium-sized engagements simultaneously, or a large multi-location engagement, involving on an average 3 or more staff.

- Adopts a holistic approach to the engagement by (a) understanding the rationale for the engagement; as well as (b) making a conscious effort to understand the client's industry and business and (c) having skeptical and critical thinking

- Contribute to quality and timely reviews. Guiding the junior team members on timely basis.

- Negotiate billing (Fees & Expenses) schedules and raising invoices accordingly.

- Is able to actively define the scope of the engagement so as to maintain a balance between risk, effort, cost and expected value add to the client.

- Apply rigorous financial controls and focus on successful completion of agreed deliverables while maintaining quality and risk management priorities.

Mandatory skill sets:

- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Audit Framework w.r.t:

- Sampling guidance

- Working paper requirements (including re-performance standards)

- Overall quality requirements

- Demonstrate ability to tailor and use appropriate methodology/ practice aids/work plan for use during a client engagement.

- Technical skills - recent amendments and regulatory requirements, ind AS, RBI regulations, IFCFR, basic understanding of SOX, basic understanding of ERP systems like SAP/tally Oracle, etc.

- Stay at the forefront of technical, industry and business issues, regulations and developments and maintain all required qualification(s)/ credentials.

- Demonstrate knowledge of risk management and the protection of intellectual assets including Firm policies and procedures; perform work in accordance with standards.

- Contribute to learning and education, design activity or instruct at training events.

Other Skills:

Preferred skill sets:

- Thorough technical knowledge on Corporate Law, Accounting Standards, Auditing Standards, CARO, Companies Act.

- Basic knowledge of Indirect tax, FEMA and Transfer Pricing.

- General business awareness.

- Project management - leading the project from the front, timely execution and completion, ability to foresee project pain areas and work out alternate solutions.

- Address situations before they become crises and develop solutions to avoid recurrence.

- Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to discuss with and handle senior management of clients; connecting well with clients and team members.

- Report writing - clarity of thought, articulation of observation/ issues, good command over written language.

- Involving in business development and contributing to sales - ability to prepare good proposals, effectively handle client presentations.

- General - self starter, highly committed, self motivated, driven by objectives and high value system.