Audit Engagement Team Leader

Role Summary: 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 responsibility includes execution and supervision of work performed by staff, perform classroom training/on the job training to staff. Working for multiple engagements in rapidly growing fast paced, interactive and result based team environment by collaborating with diverse team. Location: Hyderabad/Kolkata, India. Responsibilities: - Develop an understanding of the Grant Thornton audit approach, methodology and tools - Demonstrate working knowledge of auditing and aptitude for technical accounting, including US GAAP - Execute components of audit under remote service delivery model in an effective and efficient manner - Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements - Perform detailed review of work executed by staff (Analysts and Associates) - Implement high standards of quality for performance of team and monitor engagement progress. - Provide effective counseling, training, coaching and mentoring to team members to assist them in fully developing their potential. Also provide feedback and direction - Facilitate trainings to staff (Analyst / Associate) members - Lead multiple audit assignments simultaneously and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast- paced, interactive, results-based team environment by collaborating with diverse teams - Demonstrate maturity, poise and self-confidence in managing self and dealing with colleagues - Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating consistent commitment and optimism toward work challenges - Build relationship with US audit teams and able to identify and discuss complex issues and present workable solutions in a simple, meaningful and focused manner with all levels of employees - Ensure that audit documentation is in compliance with quality standards of the Firm - Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis - Understands and adapts to the Grant Thornton corporate culture Skills: - Expert analytical, technical and auditing skills - Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools - Strong interpersonal skills - Moderate People management : Managing team of 2 -3 staff (Analyst /Associate) members - Project Management : Manage multiple tasks - Problem Solving Skills: Resolve problems of team members. Handle US team escalations - Advanced written and oral communications: Conduct calls with US team & local leaders Professional Experience / Qualifications: - CA/CPA with 2-3 year’s public accounting experience - Big 4 experience preferred