Auditor

Audit Associate – US Not-for-Profit (NFP Audit)

Location: India (US Audit Delivery Team)

Shift: US Shift

Experience: 2–4 Years

Service Line: US Audit – Not-for-Profit

About the Role

We are looking for an Audit Senior / Senior Associate to join our US Audit – Not-for-Profit (NFP) practice in India. This role will exclusively support US-based Not-for-Profit clients, including foundations, associations, NGOs, and charitable organizations.

The position involves end-to-end execution of US NFP audit engagements, close coordination with US engagement teams, and hands-on responsibility across planning, execution, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

US NFP Audit Execution

• Execute audits of US Not-for-Profit entities in accordance with US GAAP, and AICPA standards
• Perform audits of:
• Net assets (with & without donor restrictions)
• Contributions, grants, pledges, and donor restrictions
• Functional expense allocation
• Program service revenue
• Endowments and restricted funds
• Independently handle high-risk audit areas
• Design and execute audit procedures based on engagement risks
• Prepare and review workpapers with strong documentation standards

Planning & Reporting

• Assist in audit planning, risk assessment, and test plan development
• Perform preliminary and substantive analytical procedures
• Prepare and review US GAAP financial statements and disclosures
• Draft audit deliverables and support final issuance
• Coordinate with US onshore teams to resolve review comments

Client & Team Interaction

• Communicate audit status, issues, and observations to US seniors/managers
• Supervise and review work performed by junior team members
• Provide guidance, on-the-job training, and review feedback
• Ensure adherence to timelines and engagement budgets

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong understanding of US Not-for-Profit accounting and auditing
• Hands-on experience with:
• US GAAP for NFPs
• Fund accounting concepts
• Donor-restricted vs unrestricted funds
• Ability to prepare and review complex audit documentation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working in US shift and with US clients/teams

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience in US Audit
• Prior experience in Not-for-Profit (NFP) audits is mandatory
• CPA / CPA Pursuing / CA preferred
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with US audit tools (CaseWare, CCH, ProSystem, or similar) is a plus

Why Join SAX

• Exposure to 100% US-based Not-for-Profit clients
• Structured career growth in US Audit
• Stable workload with long-term client engagements
• Opportunity to work closely with US leadership teams
• Learning-driven environment focused on audit quality and ownership