Assistant Manager - Accounting Advisory - Mumbai

About the Company

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. Its a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart.

BDO India Services Private Limited (or BDO India) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold.

Role & responsibilities

• Reporting to Associate Directors & Directors for execution of large and complex Accounting Advisory Projects (technical as well as process)
• Researching technical issues and providing input into the preparation of high-quality technical reports and presentations
• Provide support to related areas such as IFRS / US GAAP convergence, new accounting pronouncements and other regulatory changes which impact accounting decisions
• Apply Firm's methodologies in servicing clients on IFRS/ US GAAP convergence engagements
• To be up to date with developments on regulatory and accounting matters
• Must have a knowledge of Ind AS / IFRS with working knowledge of differences from Indian GAAP to Ind AS.
• Must be able to apply relevant accounting standards, independently execute Ind AS engagements.
• Preparing training material and deliver trainings on various accounting e.g., Ind AS / IFRS / US GAAP.
• Ability to present technical accounting matters to clients and senior team members in a clear and concise manner.
• Managing and contributing to the delivery of a range of projects focusing on financial reporting.
• Help in solution development considering the regulatory changes and trends observed in reporting.

Assist in business development initiatives of the firm to win in the market.

Preferred candidate profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3+ years of post-qualification experience in Accounting Advisory, Technical Accounting, or Financial Reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, and/or US GAAP.
• Experience in preparing technical accounting memos, accounting position papers, and advisory reports on complex accounting matters.
• Exposure to IFRS/Ind AS implementation, GAAP conversion, accounting standard impact assessments, and financial statement reviews.
• Ability to independently execute Accounting Advisory engagements and provide practical accounting solutions.
• Experience researching and interpreting accounting standards and regulatory developments.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, business combinations, consolidation, and share-based payments.
• Experience in preparing and delivering technical accounting trainings and presentations.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical accounting concepts to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience in supporting business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and solution development will be an added advantage.