ECQR Manager

Job Description Engagement Quality Control Reviewer (EQCR)

About the Role

We are hiring an Engagement Quality Control Reviewer (EQCR) for a leading Big 4 client. The role involves performing independent quality reviews of audit engagements, with a strong focus on US GAAP, Integrated Audits, PCAOB-regulated clients, and audit quality requirements.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical accounting and auditing expertise, excellent professional judgment, and hands-on experience reviewing complex audit engagements in a PCAOB-regulated environment.

Location

Bangalore | Hyderabad | Kolkata

Experience

5 to 14 years of experience post CA/CPA qualification ONLY

Candidates with less than 5 years or more than 14 years of post-CA/CPA experience will not be considered.

Mandatory Qualification

• CA or CPA – Mandatory
• Active CA/CPA License – Mandatory
• 5–14 years of relevant experience post CA/CPA qualification

Mandatory Experience

Candidates must have hands-on experience in all four of the following areas:

• US GAAP – Mandatory
• Integrated Audit – Mandatory
• PCAOB Regulatory / PCAOB-regulated Client Handling – Mandatory
• EQCR (Engagement Quality Control Review) – Mandatory

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong understanding of PCAOB auditing standards and requirements
• Hands-on experience with Integrated Audits
• Proven EQCR / Engagement Quality Control Review experience
• Strong knowledge of financial statement auditing and internal controls
• Experience with ICFR / SOX
• Ability to review complex accounting and auditing judgments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work with senior leadership and global / US stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Perform independent and objective Engagement Quality Control Reviews (EQCR) for audit engagements.
• Review significant audit areas, accounting conclusions, key judgments, and critical audit matters.
• Evaluate whether significant risks have been appropriately identified, assessed, and addressed by the engagement team.
• Review audit documentation and assess compliance with applicable professional, regulatory, and firm quality standards.
• Provide effective challenge to engagement teams on complex accounting, auditing, and reporting matters.
• Review and evaluate complex financial reporting matters under US GAAP.
• Assess audit procedures and conclusions relating to Integrated Audits, including financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Review ICFR/SOX considerations, including control deficiencies, significant deficiencies, and material weaknesses.
• Review engagements involving PCAOB-regulated / SEC-reporting clients and ensure appropriate consideration of PCAOB requirements.
• Support engagement teams in addressing complex PCAOB, accounting, auditing, and regulatory matters.
• Communicate review findings and observations effectively to Engagement Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers.
• Ensure significant matters identified during the review are appropriately resolved and documented before issuance of the audit report.
• Maintain a high level of professional skepticism, independence, and judgment throughout the review process.