As a Senior Associate, professional will be leading Engagement and responsible for performing Audit under remote service delivery model by following Grant Thornton Audit approach, methodology and tools. Roles and Responsible includes execution and supervision of work performed by staff, provide class room training / on the job training to staff, working on multiple engagement in rapidly growing fast-paced, interactive and result based team environment by collaborating with diverse team.
Responsibilities :
- Develop an understanding of the Grant Thornton audit approach, methodology and tools
- Demonstrate working knowledge of audit not-for-profit organizations such as higher education institutions, religious, social service and cultural organizations , among others
- Familiarity with US GAAP related to contribution revenue and pledges receivable, alternative investment portfolios, and endowment net assets
- Working knowledge of performing an audit in accordance with OMB Uniform Guidance (Single Audit), specifically determining major programs, performing risk assessment on major programs, testing allowable costs and other direct and material compliance requirements (for example, cash management and reporting)
- Working knowledge of relevant accounting standards per US GAAP e.g., ASC 958
- Working knowledge of auditing the Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster and Health and Human Services m ajor program in accordance with the annual OMB Compliance Supplement
Skills
Experience working on Grant / Pledge / Endowment net assets / Student financial Aid / Foundation Audit / Audit of Religious organization / Higher Education Health and Human Services Government Audit / Uniform Guidance / ASC 958Advanced skills in Microsoft Office toolsStrong interpersonal skillsModerate People management : Managing team of 2 -3 staff (Analyst / Associate) membersProject Management : Manage multiple tasksProblem Solving Skills : Resolve problems of team members. Handle US team escalationsAdvanced written and oral communications : Conduct calls with US team & local leadersProfessional Experience / Qualifications
CA / CPA / ACCA qualification mandatoryMinimum 2-3 years of experience in medium to large accounting firm or equivalentBig 4 experience preferredSkills Required
Statutory Audit, government auditing , External Audit