The Role
Leads external audit engagements for non-financial services clients, including audit planning, risk assessments, materiality evaluation, fieldwork, substantive and analytical testing, and workpaper review. Supervises junior staff, communicates findings and recommendations, coordinates with client and onshore teams, supports financial statement preparation and group audits, and manages multiple engagements while maintaining compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, Ind AS, and audit quality standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Senior Associate
Job Designation: Senior Associate
Location: Kolkata
Department: Audit & Assurance
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 2-5 Years
About BDO EDGE:
BDO EDGE India Private Limited is an entity, based in India created through a strategic partnership among BDO member firms: in India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. It operates independently within the BDO network of accounting and advisory firms, enhancing their combined capabilities and resources.
BDO EDGE (Exceptional Delivery for Global Enterprises) delivers tax, assurance, accounting, outsourcing, advisory, and technology-driven services through highly skilled professionals in India to BDO network firms, their alliance programmes and any other certified public accounting firms (CPA firms).
Position Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Audit Senior Associate to join our non-financial services audit practice. This role involves leading audit fieldwork, supervising junior team members, and delivering high-quality audit services to clients across a variety of industries. The Senior Associate will work closely with Audit Managers and Partners to ensure audits are executed efficiently and in compliance with applicable
accounting and auditing standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute audit engagements for Non-Financial Services (Non-FS) clients in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP, Ind AS.
- Plan audits, perform risk assessments, determine materiality, perform fieldwork including design, substantive and analytical audit procedures
- Execute and review audit testing across key areas including revenue, receivables, fixed assets, inventory, payroll, grants, leases, accruals, financial statement disclosures and others.
- Prepare, review, and finalize audit workpapers ensuring compliance with quality and documentation standards
- Identify audit findings and communicate issues, status updates, and recommendations to Managers, onshore teams, and clients
- Coordinate with client finance teams and onshore teams to manage day-to-day audit activities and ensure timely delivery
- Supervise, coach, and review the work of associates and junior staff
- Assist in financial statement preparation, disclosures, group audits, and consolidation engagements where applicable
- Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining audit quality and meeting deadlines
- Stay updated on accounting standards, audit regulations, industry developments, and alliance firm best practices
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- Progress toward or completion of CPA / CA / ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
Experience Required:
- 2–5 years of external audit experience within non-financial services industries
- Experience across Real Estate, Employee Benefit Plans (EBP), Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPO), Professional & Business Services.
- Strong understanding of IFRS/ US GAAP/ Ind AS, audit methodology and risk-based auditing
- Exposure to CCH Software and other audit tools is a plus
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, working alongside experienced professionals.
- Work on challenging audit engagements across various industries.
- Access to ongoing professional development through training, mentorship, and certification programs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2-5 years of external audit experience within non-financial services industries
- Experience across Real Estate, Employee Benefit Plans, Not-for-Profit Organizations, or Professional and Business Services
- Strong understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, Ind AS, audit methodology, and risk-based auditing
- Progress toward or completion of CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification
- Exposure to CCH Software and other audit tools
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The Company
What We Do
BDO EDGE India Private Limited is an India-based joint venture between BDO India, BDO USA, BDO UK, and BDO Germany. Operating as a Centre of Excellence, the company is designed to amplify the capabilities and resources of BDO member firms and independent alliance programs. Its recruitment focus includes professional services roles supporting audit, assurance, business services, and related advisory capabilities.
