Assurance Manager - Asset & Wealth Management (Kolkata)

About the role

EY is hiring an Assurance Manager in Kolkata for its Global Delivery Services (GDS) Assurance team, covering Asset & Wealth Management. The manager acts as the main point of contact for the global client serving assurance teams, ensuring the timeliness and quality of deliverables and managing day-to-day operations of the engagements. The role involves working virtually or directly with engagement teams across the Americas and Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of engagements by leading a team of Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates.
• Ensure timely, high-quality work according to EY methodology and engagement team expectations.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of EY methodology, including pre-issuance reviews, assurance quality reviews and efficiency projects.
• Maintain relationships with Assurance executives in the Americas and Europe and embed EY Risk Management procedures in the team's work.
• Help transition new engagements and services to GDS Assurance while keeping service quality high.
• Manage workflow, resource allocation, utilization, budget to actuals and performance against standards.
• Standardize assurance processes, encourage team growth, conduct performance reviews and provide training.

Required profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with 5-6 years of post-qualification relevant experience, or Qualified ACCA / CPA with 7-8 years.
• Articleship with a top or mid-tier accounting firm, or experience in a mid- or top-tier firm focused on external or assurance reviews, or in an MNC/larger Indian company, preferably in a shared service environment.
• Big 4 firms (Indian and global practice).
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills.

Required skills

• Expert knowledge of Indian accounting and assurance standards.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP or US GAAP and international assurance standards is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office is ideal.