Company Description Skential Consulting is a finance and accounting solutions firm providing outsourced accounting, audit support, taxation, and advisory services to CPA firms, CA firms, and businesses worldwide. Built on principles of quality, reliability, and skilled excellence, Skential helps clients manage financial reporting and compliance requirements through technology-enabled and process-driven solutions. Skential’s services include audit support, preparation of financial statements and financial workpapers, bookkeeping, reconciliations, tax support, management reporting, and other accounting and advisory services. The firm works closely with professional firms and businesses to deliver accurate, well-documented, and timely financial solutions while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards. Role Description The Audit Associate role is a full-time, on-site position based in Bareilly. The Associate will be responsible for supporting audit and accounting engagements, including preparation and maintenance of audit workpapers, financial statements, supporting schedules, reconciliations, and audit documentation. Day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting with audit procedures, reviewing financial information and supporting documents, preparing lead schedules and working papers, performing account reconciliations, and documenting audit findings and conclusions. The Associate will work closely with senior team members on audit engagements and assist in ensuring that financial information is accurate, complete, properly supported, and prepared in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. The role may involve working on US-based audit engagements, including preparation of financial workpapers, financial statements, trial balance mapping, account analysis, substantive testing,



documentation of audit procedures, and other engagement-related tasks under the supervision of senior team members. The Associate will also coordinate with internal team members and, where required, client contacts to obtain necessary information and documentation, resolve queries, maintain organized engagement files, and ensure timely completion of assigned work.

Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and maintain audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
* Assist in preparation and review of financial statements and financial reporting schedules.
* Perform account reconciliations and analyze general ledger and trial balance balances.
* Prepare lead schedules, account roll-forwards, and supporting schedules.
* Assist with substantive testing, analytical procedures, and other audit procedures.
* Review invoices, bank statements, contracts, confirmations, and other supporting documents.
* Perform testing and documentation of audit evidence in accordance with engagement requirements.
* Assist in preparation of audit documentation and ensure workpapers are properly cross-referenced and supported.
* Identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, and potential issues and communicate them to senior team members.
* Assist with audit queries, client information requests, and follow-up of outstanding documentation.
* Work on US GAAP and US audit engagements under the supervision of experienced professionals.




* Maintain organized and complete electronic engagement files and follow standardized audit procedures.
* Meet engagement deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
* Support senior team members in completing audit engagements from planning through completion.
* Maintain confidentiality of client financial and business information. Qualifications
* Strong foundation in accounting and auditing principles, including financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and basic financial analysis.
* Understanding of accounting concepts and financial reporting; knowledge of US GAAP is an advantage.
* Ability to prepare and work with Excel spreadsheets, financial workpapers, and accounting/audit documentation.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or errors in financial information.
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to reviewing financial data.
* Ability to understand audit procedures and properly document audit evidence and conclusions.
* Good written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with team members and client contacts.
* Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet engagement deadlines.
* Ability to work on-site in Bareilly and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
* Candidates pursuing or holding professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent will be preferred.
* Prior internship or work experience in audit, accounting, financial reporting, or taxation is preferred but not mandatory.
* Freshers with a strong accounting foundation and willingness to learn audit processes may also apply.

📌 Associate (Bareilly)
🏢 Skential Consulting
📍 Bareilly