Senior-Assurance

About the Role

• Position: Senior - Assurance
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Location: Gurgaon

As a Senior, you will serve as the primary contact for assigned tasks from UK client-serving audit teams. You will be responsible for the timeliness and quality of deliverables, and for managing the day-to-day operations of engagements. This role requires technical knowledge, including the ability to interpret audit and accounting standards, strong project management skills, and excellent communication and leadership abilities. You will work with and supervise associate-level personnel at Pierag, performing reviews as defined by the Global client-serving audit teams. This role offers exposure to Pierag’s multinational clients and various Auditing & Accounting standards, including UK GAAP, IFRS, and Ind AS.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagements from the Pierag front, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery in line with Global team expectations.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of audit by reviewing audit procedures performed by staff.
• Document work performed to the agreed level with the reviewing Manager and provide clear conclusions on completed tests and sections.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with key client contacts.
• Proactively discuss workflow management with audit teams, allocating resources and monitoring performance against standards.
• Monitor time against budget for assigned engagements and promptly flag overruns.
• Exhibit professionalism, competence, and clarity in communication with Pierag and Global audit teams.
• Establish expectations for value delivery to the respective Global teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve the scope of work for Pierag on your engagements.
• Standardize audit processes and leverage best practices across engagements.
• Motivate and lead Pierag team members, identify and foster key talents, and coach/supervise team members.
• Manage various operational matters related to aligned engagements.
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide feedback/training. Lead by example.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience: 0-3 years’ post-qualification experience (CA, ACCA) OR 3-6 years’ experience (CA/ACCA pursuing) with a mid- or top-tier accounting firm or Big 4, focused on external or statutory audits.
• Internship: With a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm.
• Knowledge of: Ind AS (Indian Accounting Standards) and auditing standards.
• Familiarity with: UK GAAP and FRS 102; IFRS and international auditing standards are an advantage.
• Academic Performance: Strong track record.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership, project management, coaching, and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to foster a positive work culture and promote teaming.
• Ability to quickly form strong working relationships with colleagues in India and UK teams.
• Analytical ability to review trends, ratios, and relationships between figures to identify risks and explain variances.
• Sound judgment in assessing risk and prioritizing conflicting deadlines within tight timetables.