Manager - Audit

Manager - Audit

Job Description :

This role primarily focuses on clients in the Construction industry, with additional responsibilities involving Employee Benefit Plans (EBP) or Not-for-Profit (NFP) organizations.

You will be involved in various engagement types, including Reviews, Audits, and Compilations, ensuring thorough and compliant execution of each Manage a portfolio of clients by leading a team of Seniors, Senior Associates, and Associates.

• Ensure the team delivers timely and high-quality work, as per the audit methodology and in line with the client expectations.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with key client contacts, such as principals / partners.
• Proactively discuss workflow management with the client, allocating professionals to the assigned work and monitoring performance against standards.
• Monitor utilization for the team, budget to actuals, and other operational matters.
• Demonstrate professionalism, competence and clarity of communication when dealing with client / engagement teams.
• Establish expectations regarding value to be delivered to the respective client / engagement teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve the scope of work.
• Standardize audit processes along with leveraging best practices across client / engagements or beyond.
• Help team members grow by encouraging them to actively contribute to the team.
• Lead by example, delegate work successfully and develop and maintain high performing teams.
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback and training.
• Use technology and tools to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the teams skills.
• Actively participate in organizational initiatives, such as recruitment, trainings, and others.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Resolve complex accounting / auditing issues and provide guidance on technical Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Articleship with other Big4 or mid-tier accounting firms.
• Qualified candidates 5+ years of relevant work experience in US Audits.
• Non-Qualified candidates 7+ years of relevant work experience in US Audits.
• Expert knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Proficiency in using various audit tools and applications.
• Industry experience in Employee Benefit Plans (EBP), Healthcare, and Not-for-Profit (NFP).

(ref : iimjobs.com)