Senior Executive – Audit (India based role – Hyderabad)

About Frazier & Deeter

Frazier & Deeter (FD) is an award-winning accounting & advisory firm. FD and our family of brands serve clients worldwide, from the Fortune Global 500 companies to growing small businesses. Frazier & Deeter cultivates a growth mindset and instils in our people the belief that we must be adaptive and entrepreneurial, and we make a difference for our clients and each other. We focus on our brand promise of Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference.

FD offers a full range of tax, audit, accounting, and advisory services through our offices in in multiple US cities, in addition to London and India. We have been recognized repeatedly as a Top 50 firm, a Best of the Best Accounting firm, a Best Firm to Work For® and a Best Firm for Women in Leadership.

FD recently opened its own entity in India to support our expanding international and cross-border client base. We are not your typical firm of accountants and we like doing things differently. Our team members have the opportunity to be involved in global consulting and advisory client facing roles in a fast growing and exciting new business in India, which is part of our established and highly regarded accountancy firms in the US and UK.

About the Role

A Senior Executive works closely with Assistant managers and Managers and clients and plays a critical role in the execution and delivery of audit engagements. The Senior is responsible for planning sections of audits, supervising associates, performing complex audit procedures, and ensuring high-quality results that comply with professional standards. This role provides the opportunity to develop leadership, technical, and client management skills in a collaborative and fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of employee benefit plans in accordance with ERISA, DOL, and other regulatory requirements.
• Review plan financial statements, participant data, contributions, distributions, notes receivable and disclosures for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform end-to-end employee benefit plan audits.
• Identify audit issues, propose solutions, and ensure timely resolution.
• Collaborate with clients to understand benefit plan structures and provide insights on compliance and reporting.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management and clients.
• Assist in planning and executing audit engagements, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and employee benefit plan regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce (B.Com), MBA or Chartered Accountant (CA) or Semi-Qualified CA or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Professional certifications in audit/accounting are an added advantage.
• 1- 4 years of relevant experience in auditing employee benefit plans.
• Exposure to Corporate Audit or Government Audits is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of audit procedures, financial reporting standards, and compliance requirements related to benefit plans.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of employee benefit plan audits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Familiarity with ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations governing benefit plans.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for client interaction.
• Proficiency in audit tools, MS Excel, and financial reporting software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

What FD offers

• Competitive salary
• Clear career growth path within the firm
• Personal and professional skills development and training support