Associate, COE

Position Title: Associate

Department: Centre of Excellence (COE)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the SPOC for the COE with the Teams in terms of data flow, communication, co-ordination, and discussions.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of Firms Methodology while performing reviews of work performed by Analyst / Sr. Analyst.
• Ensure day-to-day delivery of 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.
• 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.
• Be responsible for test of controls and substantive testing.
• Maintain the timeliness and quality of deliverables along with managing day-to-day operations of assigned engagements.
• Candidates should be open to client visits, both local and outstation, as required to meet business and engagement needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MS Office and Outlook proficiency.
• Strong understanding of Accounting Standards.
• Ability to practically apply accounting concepts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure under stringent deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to manage teams.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, and keeping up to date with new pronouncements relating to Accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Zero to one year of post-qualification experience in Assurance function / Shared Service environment from a reputed entity.
• Sound technical knowledge of Accounting Standards (IGAAP, Ind-AS, IFRS), Companies Act, etc.
• Diploma in IFRS / Certification course on Ind-AS would be an added advantage.