Auditor for Employee Benefit Plans in Bengaluru

1 day ago


India Talent500 Full time
About Smith & Howard
Established over five decades ago, Smith + Howard has grown into a diverse group of companies serving clients worldwide through their comprehensive tax, accounting and advisory solutions. Guided by the vision of Jim Howard and Joe Smith, the company remains dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals to achieve their financial goals through personalized and responsive client service.

Audit Associate - Employee Benefit Plan Practice
Location: Bangalore
Department: Audit

This role involves assisting in planning the audit approach, preparing supporting workpapers, and preparing reports. You will collaborate directly with Managers and Partners at the firm. This opportunity allows you to specialize in a high-demand service line and contribute to a growing practice.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support audits for defined contribution pension plans, defined benefit pension plans, and health plans
  • Lead compliance testing on various types of defined benefit plans
  • Develop effective communication skills to learn engagement expectations and foster long-term relationships with partners and manager
  • Identify problem areas and client issues and propose solutions to managers and partners
  • Stay updated on developments, pronouncements, and research technical issues, and participate in internal training as appropriate.

Position Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from an accredited university.
  • Licensing/Certification: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or currently progressing towards a CPA or CA certification is a plus.
  • Experience: 2 to 3 years of public accounting experience, or experience working with a U.S. CPA firm's back office or provider (e.g., in India).
  • Employee Benefit Plan Audit Experience: Experience specifically in auditing employee benefit plans (such as pension plans and health plans) with 1+ years of relevant experience which would include the below responsibility:
  • 401(k) Audit Execution:
  • Conduct audits of employee benefit plans, including 401(k) retirement plans, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Plan Provisions & Compliance:
  • Review and understand plan provisions, ensuring the plan complies with regulatory requirements (e.g., ERISA, IRS regulations) and performs testing on contributions, distributions, and plan operation.
  • Contributions & Benefits Payment Testing:
  • Perform detailed testing of employee contributions, employer contributions, and benefit payments to verify accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with the plan document.
  • Reporting & Financial Statement Preparation:
  • Prepare and review financial statements for employee benefit plans, ensuring proper presentation and disclosure in compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
  • Internal Controls & Documentation:
  • Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls within the plan's operations and document audit findings, supporting evidence, and conclusions.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of accounting procedures, employee benefit plans, and auditing standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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