Advanced Associate - Assurance

Role overview

EY is hiring an Advanced Associate for its Assurance team in Noida. In this role, you will support global engagement teams by performing routine substantive and controls-based procedures from the GDS India office, primarily for clients based in the Americas and Europe.

This opportunity is suited to candidates who understand accounting and assurance fundamentals and want exposure to international accounting and assurance practices while working with cross-border teams.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver work to a consistently high standard, aligned with EY Global review methodology and the expectations of global engagement teams.
• Apply a working understanding of industry or sector context, including awareness of technical matters and assurance-related risks.
• Carry out and record review procedures as directed by engagement teams.
• Strengthen knowledge of risk management, including key business processes, client-specific regulations, and other risks relevant to the business.
• Identify accounting issues promptly, document the facts and observations clearly, and escalate them to the GDS Senior or Assistant Manager.
• Coordinate goals and responsibilities with the GDS Senior and global team members.
• Maintain regular communication with global engagement teams and build effective working relationships.
• Suggest process improvements by comparing the efficiency of review procedures across different clients.
• Contribute to a positive team culture through a steady, optimistic approach to work challenges.
• Uphold EY’s ethical and professional standards, including confidentiality of data.
• Build familiarity with EY technology and tools, while continuing to learn, share knowledge, and improve service delivery.

Skills and attributes

• Clear written and verbal communication
• Strong reasoning and analytical thinking
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Flexibility and multitasking capability
• Comfort working under pressure
• Openness to continuous learning
• Proactive mindset for process improvement

Eligibility and qualifications

• B.Com graduates with a basic understanding of accounting and assurance concepts
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in basic accounting
• French language proficiency at B1 level or above
• Basic working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office
• Interest in business and commercial understanding

What EY is looking for

• Candidates with commercial awareness, technical exposure, and eagerness to learn in a fast-moving environment
• People who want to join a market-leading, multidisciplinary global assurance team
• Professionals interested in working with EY GDS Assurance practices and leading businesses across multiple industries worldwide

What EY offers

EY Global Delivery Services operates as a global delivery network across six locations: Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland, and the UK. The team works with all EY service lines, geographies, and sectors, supporting the delivery of EY’s growth strategy.

• Continuous learning to build the skills and mindset needed for future challenges
• Flexibility and the tools to define success in a way that creates meaningful impact
• Coaching and support to develop transformative leadership capabilities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your voice is valued

About EY

EY’s purpose is to help create long-term value for clients, people, and society, while strengthening trust in capital markets. Powered by data and technology, EY teams in more than 150 countries provide assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions.