Senior Associate

Job Description

Role SummaryWe are looking for a Chartered Accountant for our Audit & Assurance practice with hands-on experience in statutory audits, tax audits, and assurance engagements for Indian corporates/firms, along with exposure to US GAAP and IFRS reporting/audit requirements. The role requires strong technical command over Indian audit and accounting standards, Companies Act compliances from an audit perspective, and working knowledge of international taxation, FEMA and cross-border compliances relevant for audits.Key Responsibilities
1. Audit & Assurance (Core)
• Lead/execute audits for MNC, Indian corporates, LLPs, partnerships and other entities across sectors.
• Conduct Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, Limited Review, Due Diligence / Assurance assignments (as applicable).
• Perform audit planning, risk assessment, audit programs, execution, documentation and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Standards on Auditing (SAs), ethical requirements, and firm methodologies.
• Review financial statements, schedules, notes to accounts and disclosures.
1. Tax Audit & Direct Tax Support
• Handle Tax Audit (Form 3CA/3CB, 3CD) including clause-wise reporting and finalization support.
• Support direct tax compliances from an audit perspective (return filing coordination, computation review, etc.).
• Assist with direct tax litigation support: compiling submissions, drafting responses, preparing paper books and coordination for hearings.
1. US / IFRS Reporting & Audit Support
• Work on assignments involving US GAAP and IFRS reporting/audit requirements.
• Support audits/reviews for entities with overseas parents/subsidiaries including reporting packages, consolidation support and global audit coordination.
• Ensure documentation and deliverables meet US audit requirements / global firm standards (where applicable).
1. Cross-border & Regulatory Knowledge (Audit-linked)
• Apply working knowledge of Transfer Pricing (TP) concepts and documentation requirements relevant to audits.
• Support audit risk assessment and review for international taxation, cross-border transactions, DTAA positions, PE exposure indicators (where relevant).
• Review and flag FEMA compliance aspects encountered in audits (inward/outward remittances, intercompany transactions, FDI/ODI/ECB considerations, etc.).
• Handle/review Form 15CA/15CB documentation and related compliance support during audit cycles.
1. Tools, Systems & Tech
• Work efficiently on various accounting and audit tools/software (e.g., Tally, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Zoho, QuickBooks etc.).
• Strong working capability in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, large data handling, audit analytics).
• Use/understand AI tools and tech for audit productivity (data analysis, documentation drafting support, workflow tools) while maintaining confidentiality and quality controls.
1. Client & Team Management
• Communicate with clients professionally and independently, including foreign clients / global stakeholders.
• Manage and review work of juniors/associates; ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Participate in planning meetings, closing discussions and presentation of key audit findings.
Required Skills & Competencies
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• Accounting Standards (Ind AS/AS), Standards on Auditing (SAs)
• Companies Act compliances relevant to audits
• Direct Tax basics Tax Audit requirements
• Exposure/understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
• Working knowledge of FEMA, International Taxation, DTAA, TP (audit-linked)
• 15CA/15CB process and documentation
• Excellent English communication skills (written & verbal)
• Strong analytical mindset, ownership, and deadline orientation
• Tech-savvy; comfortable with audit tools, automation, and AI-enabled workflows
Qualification
• Chartered Accountant (CA) (mandatory)
Preferred (Good to Have)
• Experience in handling multi-entity audits, group reporting and consolidation packages
• Prior exposure to MNC audits / foreign parent Indian subsidiary structures
• Experience in audit documentation as per global templates and coordination with overseas auditors
What Youll Get (VJM Global Exposure)
• Diverse audit portfolio across India and global engagements, with structured learning and hands-on execution.
• Opportunity to work in a global client environment and build skills across compliance, reporting and audit support.

Keyskills :
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