Senior Manager/Director - Accounting Advisory

This role is based in Mumbai and involves leading complex accounting advisory engagements within a high-performance team. You will guide clients through critical regulatory transitions, capital market transactions, and financial reporting challenges. The position requires a strategic mindset to navigate intricate accounting frameworks and deliver high-quality advisory solutions.

Our client is a leading global professional services firm specializing in audit, tax, and advisory services. They are renowned for their commitment to excellence and for providing strategic financial guidance to a diverse portfolio of multinational and domestic clients. The firm fosters a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and high-impact problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex GAAP conversion projects to ensure seamless regulatory transitions for clients.
• Provide expert accounting advisory support across IFRS, US GAAP, and Ind AS frameworks.
• Draft technical memos and issue papers to address and resolve complex accounting challenges.
• Manage end-to-end IPO preparedness projects, including the preparation of financial information for public offerings.
• Collaborate with due diligence teams to assess the impact of IFRS and US GAAP on cross-border transactions.
• Develop and contribute to thought leadership publications regarding evolving accounting standards.
• Mentor and lead engagement teams to ensure high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8 to 15 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in managing Indian GAAP and IFRS conversion projects.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards to real-world business scenarios.
• Deep subject matter expertise in Indian GAAP and IFRS reporting.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management and technical reporting.
• Additional professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA are highly desirable.
• Post-graduate degree in accounting or finance is considered a strong asset.