Assurance Manager - Assurance/Audit - Financial Services - CA/CPA

Key Responsibilities :
- Plan and execute audit and assurance engagements for clients within the Financial Services industry, ensuring compliance with applicable auditing and accounting standards.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and clients to define audit objectives, assess risks, and develop effective audit strategies and engagement plans.
- Lead multiple audit engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, quality execution, and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
- Review, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, supporting documentation, and internal controls to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting requirements.
- Identify audit findings, control deficiencies, and areas of risk, while providing practical recommendations to improve financial reporting and internal control processes.

- Manage client relationships by serving as a key point of contact, addressing audit-related queries, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members through coaching, performance feedback, and technical guidance to enhance team effectiveness and professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, firm methodologies, and quality assurance procedures throughout the audit lifecycle.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging accounting standards impacting the Financial Services sector.
Required Qualifications & Skills :
- CA or CPA qualification is mandatory.
- 5 - 7 years of total experience in Assurance/Audit, preferably with a focus on Financial Services clients.
- Strong understanding of auditing standards, accounting principles, financial reporting frameworks, and internal controls.
- Experience leading end-to-end audit engagements and managing client relationships.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in audit tools, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting systems.