Job Title: Chartered Accountant (CA) - Risk & Assurance
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (On-site)
Experience: 1 to 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE)
Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) only
Salary: ₹8 to 15 LPA
Practice: Risk & Assurance | Risk Advisory | Internal Financial Controls (IFC)
About the Company:
Our client is a leading Big Four (Big 4) professional services firm. Its Risk & Assurance practice in Ahmedabad is hiring a Qualified Chartered Accountant to work on Internal Financial Controls (IFC), ICFR, risk assessment, internal controls testing, internal audit, and risk-based audit and assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for CAs looking for Big 4 Risk Advisory jobs in Ahmedabad.
The Role in One Line:
Execute Risk & Assurance assignments end to end, from understanding client business processes and assessing risks through to testing internal controls, identifying control gaps, and reporting findings. This is a controls and risk-focused CA role for a professional with hands-on exposure to IFC, internal controls, or risk-based assignments.
Key Responsibilities:
Internal Financial Controls (IFC) & ICFR
- Execute IFC and ICFR assignments, including process understanding, walkthroughs, and control documentation
- Prepare and review Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, and flowcharts
- Perform Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (ToE) of key financial and operational controls
Risk Assessment & Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and document process-level and entity-level risks
- Map risks to controls and highlight areas of risk exposure
- Support clients in evaluating and strengthening their risk management frameworks
Internal Controls & Control Testing
- Test internal controls against defined criteria and document results in audit working papers
- Identify control gaps, design deficiencies, and operating effectiveness failures
- Recommend practical improvements to strengthen the client's internal control environment
Process & Control Evaluation
- Review end-to-end business processes to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls
- Evaluate process efficiency alongside control effectiveness
Audit & Assurance
- Contribute to risk-based audit and assurance reviews, including internal audit assignments
- Draft audit observations and reports, and discuss findings with client stakeholders
Engagement Execution
- Manage fieldwork for assigned areas and coordinate with client teams
- Ensure all work meets the firm's methodology, documentation, and quality standards
Required Qualifications:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), mandatory
- 1 to 5 years of post-qualification experience
- Hands-on exposure to IFC, ICFR, internal controls testing, risk assessment, internal audit, or Risk & Assurance assignments
- Preference for candidates with Big 4 or Top 6 firm experience
What We Are Not Looking For:
- Candidates whose post-qualification experience is predominantly in statutory audit
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation: ₹8 to 15 LPA
- Big 4 Platform: Build your career within the Risk & Assurance practice of a Big Four firm
- Specialist Exposure: Work on IFC, ICFR, internal controls testing, risk assessment, and internal audit assignments across multiple clients
- Career Growth in Risk Advisory: Deepen your expertise in risk, controls, and assurance, one of the fastest-growing career paths for Chartered Accountants