Grant Thornton Hiring 2026 | Senior Associate / Assistant Manager – Corporate Audit | Hybrid | Kolkata
Company Introduction
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading professional services networks, providing Audit, Tax, Advisory, Risk, and Consulting services to businesses across more than 140 countries. Known for delivering high-quality assurance and advisory solutions, Grant Thornton helps organizations navigate complex business challenges through innovation, technical expertise, and industry knowledge. The firm offers excellent career growth, global exposure, continuous learning, and opportunities to work with multinational clients in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Job Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Grant Thornton |
| Position | Senior Associate / Assistant Manager – Corporate Audit |
| Experience | 2–6 Years |
| Work Mode | Hybrid |
| Job Location | Kolkata |
| Industry | Accounting / Auditing |
| Department | Finance & Accounting |
| Employment Type | Full-Time, Permanent |
| Role Category | Audit & Control |
| Openings | 1 |
Role Summary
Grant Thornton is looking for experienced audit professionals to lead audit engagements under its Remote Service Delivery Model. The selected candidate will execute and supervise audit assignments, mentor junior team members, collaborate with US audit teams, and ensure compliance with the firm’s audit methodology and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a strong understanding of Grant Thornton’s audit approach, methodology, and tools.
- Execute audit engagements efficiently under the remote service delivery model.
- Gain an understanding of client operations, business processes, and objectives.
- Review audit work performed by Analysts and Associates.
- Ensure timely completion of audit engagements while maintaining quality standards.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to junior team members.
- Conduct classroom and on-the-job training sessions for staff.
- Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
- Build strong relationships with US audit teams and resolve complex audit issues.
- Ensure audit documentation complies with firm quality standards.
- Participate in professional development and technical training programs.
Required Skills
- Corporate Audit
- External Audit
- US GAAP
- Auditing Standards
- Technical Accounting
- Financial Statement Audit
- Risk Assessment
- Audit Documentation
- Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Management
- Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Leadership & Mentoring
Educational Qualification
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CA | Mandatory |
| CPA | Preferred |
| Graduate / Post Graduate | With relevant public accounting experience |
Professional Experience
- CA/CPA with 2–5 years of public accounting experience.
- Graduate/Post Graduate with 3–5 years of public accounting experience as a Senior Associate or Assistant Manager in a medium or large accounting firm.
- Big 4 experience is highly preferred.
- Experience leading audit teams and handling multiple client engagements.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and audit methodologies.
- Experience in external audit and financial statement audits.
- Ability to manage teams of 2–3 Analysts/Associates.
- Strong stakeholder management and client communication skills.
- Experience working with global or US-based audit teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Why Join Grant Thornton?
- ✔ Work with one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
- ✔ Hybrid work model for better flexibility.
- ✔ Exposure to global audit engagements and US clients.
- ✔ Continuous technical and leadership training.
- ✔ Excellent career progression and international exposure.
- ✔ Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
Job Location
Kolkata (Hybrid Work Model)
Important Note
Candidates with CA/CPA qualifications, strong public accounting experience, and expertise in Corporate Audit, US GAAP, and external audit engagements will be preferred. Prior experience with Big 4 or large accounting firms and the ability to lead teams while managing multiple audit assignments will be a significant advantage.
