Associate || COE || Pune

About FirmEstablished in 1978, M S K A & Associates is an Indian partnership firm registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the PCAOB (US Public Company Accountancy Oversight Board). A member firm of BDO International that offers a range of Assurance services, led by 80+ Partner & Directors and 1900+ staff across 11 cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Chandigarh, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Gurugram, and Pune. Having extensive experience, knowledge and industry foresight, our experts deliver robust, transparent and technology-driven services and provide bespoke solutions to clients. Our portfolio includes services like Statutory, Ind AS Conversion, IFC, Tax, Accounting Manual, Limited Review, Group Reporting, Certification and Capital Market Support.About COEM S K As COE Practice supports Firms client serving Assurance teams with performing testing procedures including substantive and controls testing, vouching, verification etc. across industry sectors, including manufacturing, real estate, information technology etc.Firms COE enables its client serving Assurance teams to meet their requirements. As part of our COE Team, you would be the main point of contact for the tasks assigned by the client serving assurance teams and be responsible for test of controls, substantive testing etc. Also, you will be responsible for maintaining the timeliness and quality of deliverables along with managing day to day operations of those engagements.Expectation & Requirement:Candidate should have sound knowledge of Accounting Standards and should be able to practically apply these concepts.Strong analytical and communication skills (verbal and written).Strong Project Management.Have the ability to work under pressure under stringent deadlines.Position Title - AssociateDepartment- Centre of Excellence (COE)Reporting Manager - Delivery HeadExperience -Qualified Chartered Accountant with 0 to 1 years of post-qualification experience in Assurance function / Shared Service environment from a reputed entity. Candidate should have sound technical knowledge of accounting standards (IGAAP, Ind-AS, IFRS), Companies Act, etc. and should be able to practically apply these concepts.Qualification - Qualified Chartered Accountant, Diploma in IFRS / Certification course on Ind-AS would be an added advantage.Expectation & Requirement:Candidate should have sound knowledge of Accounting Standards and should be able to practically apply these concepts.Strong analytical and communication skills (verbal and written).Strong Project Management.Have the ability to work under pressure under stringent deadlines.Should possess good interpersonal skills and be able to manage team and interact with the team.Proficiency in MS office and OutlookRoles & Responsibilities:Demonstrate strong understanding of Firms Methodology while performing reviews of work performed by Analyst / Sr. AnalystEnsure day-to-day delivery of support services, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with Firm methodology as well as regulatory requirementsManage and supervise junior team membersEnsuring compliance with engagement plans, internal quality & risk management proceduresShould demonstrate knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and keep up to date with new pronouncements relating to Accounting standardsAct as a SPOC for the COE with the Teams in terms of data flow, communication, co-ordination and discussionsProactively taking up full responsibility of documentation and guiding/monitoring junior resources of the team.Support Team Leads in Project Management, preparing status updates etcCandidates should be open to client visits, both local and outstation, as required to meet business and engagement needs.