Associate Partner-Audit- (Banking & Financial Services)

QUALIFICATION

- Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory.

Total Experience: Approximately 12–18 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

Background

Candidates should ideally have experience with:

- Big 4 / Global Accounting & Auditing firms
- Large Audit & Assurance firms
- International Accounting / Consulting firms

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Audit Engagement Leadership

- Lead and oversee statutory, internal and other assurance engagements for large and complex clients.
- Manage the complete audit lifecycle, including planning, risk assessment, execution, review and completion.
- Ensure engagements are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
- Review audit strategies, audit plans, risk assessments and significant audit matters.
- Review financial statements, audit reports and key working papers.
- Ensure compliance with applicable auditing standards, professional standards and regulatory requirements.
- Take responsibility for resolving complex audit and accounting issues.
- Provide technical guidance to engagement teams on complex and judgemental matters.

2. Banking & Financial Services Audit

The candidate should have substantial experience in auditing clients from the Banking & Financial Services sector, including:

- Banks – Private, Public and Foreign Banks
- NBFCs
- Housing Finance Companies
- FinTech companies
- Financial Institutions
- Microfinance Institutions
- Asset Management Companies
- Insurance companies
- Investment companies

3. Client Relationship Management

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with CFOs, CEOs, Heads of Finance, Internal Audit, Risk and other senior stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor to key clients.
- Lead discussions on audit findings, accounting issues, internal controls and risk matters.
- Present significant audit observations and recommendations to senior management and Audit Committees.




- Handle client escalations and resolve complex issues effectively.
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
- Identify opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients.

4. Business Development & Practice Growth

- Contribute actively to the growth of the firm's Audit & Assurance practice.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the Banking & Financial Services sector.
- Build relationships with prospective clients and senior industry professionals.
- Lead or participate in proposals, tenders and client presentations.
- Develop new client accounts and expand existing relationships.
- Support cross-selling of relevant assurance and professional services.
- Participate in industry forums, networking events and client meetings.
- Contribute to the firm's market visibility and thought leadership in the BFSI sector.
- Work closely with Partners to achieve revenue and profitability targets.

5. Team Leadership & Development

- Lead large teams comprising Managers, Senior Managers, Assistant Managers and Audit professionals.
- Provide technical and skilled guidance to the team.
- Review team performance and provide regular feedback.
- Coach and mentor high-potential professionals.
- Develop the next level of audit leadership within the organisation.
- Participate in recruitment and talent-development initiatives.
- Ensure appropriate resource planning and utilisation across engagements.
- Promote a culture of professional excellence, ethics and continuous learning.

6. Audit Quality & Risk Management

- Ensure compliance with the firm's audit methodology and quality-control framework.
- Maintain high standards of audit documentation and professional scepticism.
- Review significant audit risks and professional judgements.
- Ensure appropriate resolution and documentation of audit findings.
- Monitor engagement risk and independence requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable ICAI, SA, Ind AS, Companies Act and RBI requirements, wherever applicable.
- Participate in internal and external quality reviews.

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