MSKA & Associates
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mska.in
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Assurance professional to join our Financial Services practice as a Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience delivering statutory assurance engagements for banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, asset management firms, or other financial services clients, and will be ready to lead engagement teams, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end statutory assurance engagements for financial services clients, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS), regulatory guidelines (RBI, IRDAI, SEBI as applicable), and firm methodology.
- Plan assurance engagements, including scoping, risk assessment, materiality determination, and development of the engagement approach.
- Review financial statements, disclosures, and supporting workpapers prepared by the engagement team for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Independently handle client discussions on technical accounting matters, assurance findings, and reporting timelines.
- Manage engagement teams of associates and senior associates — allocate work, review deliverables, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to quality and timeline standards.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (tax, risk advisory, technology assurance) for integrated client service delivery.
- Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability; escalate risks or delays proactively.
- Stay updated on evolving regulatory requirements specific to the financial services sector (RBI circulars, IRDAI guidelines, SEBI regulations) and ensure their application in engagements.
- Support senior management in business development activities, including proposal preparation and client pitches.
- Ensure engagement documentation is maintained in line with firm and regulatory quality control standards.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the assurance practice.
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in assurance, with significant exposure to financial services clients (banks, NBFCs, insurance, asset management, broking, etc.).
- Strong working knowledge of Ind AS/IFRS, Companies Act provisions, and regulatory frameworks applicable to financial services entities.
- Prior experience managing statutory assurance engagements independently, including client-facing responsibility.
- Demonstrated team management and people development experience.
- Strong analytical, technical accounting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, and relevant assurance/accounting software tools.
- Willingness and ability to work exclusively out of the Mumbai location.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical, technical accounting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, and relevant assurance/accounting software tools.
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