About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Designation – Consultant, National Professional Standards Group (NPSG), Audit National
Roles & Responsibilities:
· Assisting in keeping track of latest guidance / regulations issued by the authorities / regulators relevant to assurance staff
· Assisting in research and preparing initial drafts of the knowledge management initiatives and technical guidance rolled out by NPSG such as alerts, bulletins, checklists, model templates, social media updates, etc., with respect to new or updated regulations and professional standards
· Assisting in doing basic research for internal and external publications to be released by NPSG-ARG.
· Assisting in research and preparation of initial drafts of technical consultations received for Indian and International GAAP/GAAS, including initial discussions with audit engagement teams, under required supervision
· Assisting in financial statement reviews to assist the audit engagement teams in ensuring compliance with disclosure and presentation requirements of applicable accounting standards, and rules and regulations prescribed by relevant regulatory bodies.
· Assisting in developing training content for Learning and Development initiatives for assurance staff.
· Ensuring that the planned projects and activities of the team are completed within timelines delivering high quality.
· Ensuring that the internal processes and policies of NPSG-ARG are diligently followed.
· Helping in critical administrative tasks including maintenance of consultation trackers, project trackers, etc.
· Contribute in team-building initiatives within team
Experience and qualification
· Qualified Chartered Accountant
· 0 to 1 year of experience in assurance services
Core competencies
· Good understanding of accounting (Ind AS/IFRS) and audit concepts
· General awareness of business and regulatory environment
· Have working knowledge of MS Office - word, power point and excel.
· Proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback
· Ability to work under strict timelines and high-pressure situations
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills