Team Lead

Job Details

• Designation: Team Leader - US Audit
• Work Location: Any QX Location / WFO / Preference for Noida
• Reports to: Manager
• Department: QXAS - US

Job Summary

The Senior Associate - US Audit will be responsible for independently managing and executing audit engagements from planning through issuance of financial statements for U.S.-based clients.

The ideal candidate will possess strong end-to-end audit experience and be capable of handling engagements with minimal supervision. The role requires extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, Single Audits, Governmental Audits, Nonprofit Audits, and Commercial Audits.

The individual will work directly with U.S. Partners, Managers, and client personnel, serving as an extension of the client's audit team while maintaining the highest standards of audit quality, communication, and professionalism. This closely aligns with the profile sought by PPA for its dedicated audit team.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage audit engagements from planning through financial statement issuance.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers in accordance with U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and firm audit methodology.
• Perform engagement planning, risk assessment procedures, materiality calculations, and audit scoping.
• Execute substantive testing, analytical review procedures, walkthroughs, and internal control testing.
• Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, notes to accounts, and supporting schedules.
• Lead audit fieldwork and coordinate information requests with client personnel.
• Identify audit risks and develop appropriate audit responses.
• Ensure timely completion of engagements while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Communicate proactively with U.S. Partners, Managers, and client stakeholders regarding engagement progress, issues, and recommendations.
• Assist in resolving technical accounting and auditing matters.
• Review the work of junior team members and provide coaching and guidance where required.
• Participate in Single Audits, Governmental Audits, Nonprofit Audits, and Commercial Audit engagements.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit evidence are maintained for all audit conclusions.
• Contribute to process improvements, audit efficiencies, and automation initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with U.S.-based teams and clients.

Key Success Measures

• Client - Client Satisfaction, Associate Retention and Attraction
• Financial - Reduced cost-to-serve/optimization, Profitability improvement
• Operational - Defined Structure, Improved Employee Value Proposition
• People - Higher associate engagement, lower attrition

Education, Skills & Experience

• B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / CA / CPA
• 4 to 8 years of experience in U.S. Audit.
• Experience working with U.S. CPA firms preferred.
• Proven experience independently handling audit engagements from planning through issuance of financial statements.

Technical Competencies

Mandatory:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAS.
• Experience in Single Audits.
• Experience in Nonprofit Audits.
• Experience in Governmental Audits.
• Experience in Commercial Audits.
• Audit Planning Workpapers
• Risk Assessment Documentation
• Substantive Testing Workpapers
• Internal Control Testing Documentation
• Audit Completion Documentation
• Financial Statements and Disclosures
• Ability to independently identify and resolve audit issues.

Software Skills

• CaseWare
• CCH Engagement
• DataSnipper
• Microsoft Excel

Professional Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-facing abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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