Job Description
Roles & responsibilities
This role combines people and project management, strategizing AI application development and deployment into Audit, guiding and mentoring a dynamic team, and managing AI products used in Audit. The position calls for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of AI applications in audit practices, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
- Lead business requirement, prioritization, and translation into actionable development backlogs.
- Conduct workshops with Audit Innovation teams to derive and refine requirements.
- Work on developing proof of concepts on various use-cases along with Developers and Solution Architects
- Ability to learn different tools and technologies related to the application of AI in the Audit
- Ability to handle stakeholder relationships across member firms
- Be a coach / mentor to a team of Managers, Seniors, Associates, and train them to deliver high quality solutions
- Demonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the engagement teams
- Use technology (on specific areas of work), continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
- Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the team's skills on industry specific areas of work
- Coordinate with business team and LT to understand the business needs and work with development team to build custom solutions
- Apply Agile product management practices to ensure efficient and iterative delivery of AI products.
- Lead cross-functional teams including Business Analysts and technical experts to deliver impactful solutions.
Hold relevant Product Management certifications (e.g., SAFe or equivalent) to support structured delivery frameworks.
Development-
Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend project demands and offer recommendations on solutions; guide BA's on best practices for building audit solutionsActively lead preparation and review of all relevant documentation to enable tool usage like business requirements, test cases, user manuals, and other required documentationCoordinate testing of new solution releases working with the Product Integrity teamEnsure effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintainedMonitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholdersManage people -
Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation and cooperation.Be a performance manager to guide and coach GTS professionals on career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the performance year on their development areasActively participate and lead overall performance development and feedback process at team level and at overall GDC levelPrior team and people management skills and ability to handle stakeholder relationships are helpful.Lead projects –
Lead / participate in firm's strategic initiatives and / or corporate social responsibility programsExperience working in leading audit firms with proven project management skills — managing teams on multiple projects in client-facing roles / debugging skillsDrive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projectsContribute to business development and drive strategic programs and projects; to be implemented within the agreed time and budgetSound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines; ensuring adherence of self and teamMandatory technical & functional skills
Good knowledge of US GAASProject management skills in development projects : Should have handled multiple programs in parallel.Experience with applying emerging technologies in solution development - Good exposure on latest innovations in AI / MLWorking knowledge of JIRAAI / GenAI product development understandingKey behavioral attributes / requirements
Excellent communication skillsGood management and employee interfacePeople management skills with demonstrated ability to build a transparent and cohesive teamHands on experience in managing process delivery, emphasis on 'People and Process Management'Flexible to work timings and working in different technologies and projectsCollaborate with multiple stakeholders, business leaders and delivery leads, and promote effective cross-team collaborationEnsure financial targets of hours and utilization are met. Monitor achievement and implement proactive measures to mitigate deviationsAbility to influence strategy and policies aroundKey leadership competenciesShould drive engaged workforce and uphold positive relationships with employees, to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.Quality : Must have the ability to oversee all aspects of quality control processes and ensure that the services provided to the clients meet the highest possible standards by being detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized.Continuous Improvement : Should be able to identify the areas of improvement and focus on continual improvementFinancial Knowledge : Must possess strong financial skills to ensure that the financialsof their respective unit are managed to or better than budget.
Risk & Compliance : Should ensure all risk practices of the firm are compiled without any non-compliance.Responsibilities
Roles & responsibilities
This role combines people and project management, strategizing AI application development and deployment into Audit, guiding and mentoring a dynamic team, and managing AI products used in Audit. The position calls for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of AI applications in audit practices, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
Lead business requirement, prioritization, and translation into actionable development backlogs.Conduct workshops with Audit Innovation teams to derive and refine requirements.Work on developing proof of concepts on various use-cases along with Developers and Solution ArchitectsAbility to learn different tools and technologies related to the application of AI in the AuditAbility to handle stakeholder relationships across member firmsBe a coach / mentor to a team of Managers, Seniors, Associates, and train them to deliver high quality solutionsDemonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the engagement teamsUse technology (on specific areas of work), continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service deliveryContribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the team's skills on industry specific areas of workCoordinate with business team and LT to understand the business needs and work with development team to build custom solutionsApply Agile product management practices to ensure efficient and iterative delivery of AI products.Lead cross-functional teams including Business Analysts and technical experts to deliver impactful solutions.Hold relevant Product Management certifications (e.g., SAFe or equivalent) to support structured delivery frameworks.
Development-
Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend project demands and offer recommendations on solutions; guide BA's on best practices for building audit solutionsActively lead preparation and review of all relevant documentation to enable tool usage like business requirements, test cases, user manuals, and other required documentationCoordinate testing of new solution releases working with the Product Integrity teamEnsure effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintainedMonitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholdersManage people -
Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation and cooperation.Be a performance manager to guide and coach GTS professionals on career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the performance year on their development areasActively participate and lead overall performance development and feedback process at team level and at overall GDC levelPrior team and people management skills and ability to handle stakeholder relationships are helpful.Lead projects –
Lead / participate in firm's strategic initiatives and / or corporate social responsibility programsExperience working in leading audit firms with proven project management skills — managing teams on multiple projects in client-facing roles / debugging skillsDrive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projectsContribute to business development and drive strategic programs and projects; to be implemented within the agreed time and budgetSound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines; ensuring adherence of self and teamMandatory technical & functional skills
Good knowledge of US GAASProject management skills in development projects : Should have handled multiple programs in parallel.Experience with applying emerging technologies in solution development - Good exposure on latest innovations in AI / MLWorking knowledge of JIRAAI / GenAI product development understandingKey behavioral attributes / requirements
Excellent communication skillsGood management and employee interfacePeople management skills with demonstrated ability to build a transparent and cohesive teamHands on experience in managing process delivery, emphasis on 'People and Process Management'Flexible to work timings and working in different technologies and projectsCollaborate with multiple stakeholders, business leaders and delivery leads, and promote effective cross-team collaborationEnsure financial targets of hours and utilization are met. Monitor achievement and implement proactive measures to mitigate deviationsAbility to influence strategy and policies aroundKey leadership competenciesShould drive engaged workforce and uphold positive relationships with employees, to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.Quality : Must have the ability to oversee all aspects of quality control processes and ensure that the services provided to the clients meet the highest possible standards by being detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized.Continuous Improvement : Should be able to identify the areas of improvement and focus on continual improvementFinancial Knowledge : Must possess strong financial skills to ensure that the financialsof their respective unit are managed to or better than budget.
Risk & Compliance : Should ensure all risk practices of the firm are compiled without any non-compliance.Qualifications
This role is for you if you have the below
Educational Qualifications
CA (Chartered Accountant) / CPAWork Experience
Total number of years of work experience – 18+Relevant number of years of work experience required – 12+Experience as a product manager / product ownerDemonstrate hands on experience working with technology, preferably in the AI stack or building analytics solutions in AuditFormulated and execute strategic plans to integrate technology to drive business / process improvementsExperience leading technology projects from ideation to implementation#KGS
Skills Required
Project Management, AI ML, Jira