Senior Associate/Manager - Assurance - Ahmedabad
About The Firm
Pipara & Co LLP is a registered independent audit firm with a global presence across the US, India, UK, Singapore, and Dubai, providing audit and assurance services to issuers traded on OTC, NASDAQ, and NYSE platforms in the US, as well as other listed clients worldwide. Our corporate office is based in Ahmedabad, and the firm specializes in Statutory Audit, Issuer Audits, Forensic Accounting, Management Assurance, Cross-Border Taxation, and Management Consulting.
Role Overview
We are looking to hire a Senior Associate/Manager to manage assurance engagements of our international clients. The role primarily involves executing audit assignments in accordance with the ISA/PCAOB standards.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Manage audit engagements for companies and other issuers in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA)/PCAOB standards.
- Liaise with the Engagement Quality Reviewer (EQR) and Engagement partner to ensure compliance with audit quality and documentation standards.
- Supervise, guide, and review the work of the engagement team to ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit quality.
- Maintain regular communication with clients to discuss progress, key findings, and issue resolution.
- Prepare and review comprehensive working papers documenting procedures and conclusions at both financial statement and assertion levels.
- Evaluate internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting practices to identify and address audit risks.
- Ensure timely completion of audits while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity and quality.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering technical growth and adherence to firm and regulatory requirements.
- Undertake other assurance and ad hoc assignments, including due diligence, transaction advisory, structuring advisory, and agreed-upon procedures, assistance in preparation of consolidation file, etc., while supporting the leadership team in the firm's strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills and confidence in English are required, as the role involves regular client interaction.
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and resolve issues effectively.
- Working knowledge of audit methodologies, preferably with experience in ISA/PCAOB compliant audits.
- Comfort and familiarity with UK GAAP/IFRS/US GAAP and other applicable accounting standards.
- ACCA members (or equivalent) with international audit experience, or ACCA students/affiliates with a minimum of 2 years of audit experience (as part of 3 years training towards membership).
- Willingness to work from our Ahmedabad office.
