BDO RISE is hiring for BDO Advantage Manager - Audit Technology & Innovation Team - Bangalore

Job Duties :

Applies new technologies and identifies practical use cases that address business problems relevant to audit engagements, supporting the team in exploring and implementing these solutions.

Manages multiple related projects within the BDO

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portfolio, coordinating schedules, resources, and risks, and driving process improvements at the operational level.

Builds and maintains working relationships with Assurance stakeholders, practice professionals, IT, and development teams, collaborating on initiatives that contribute to the BDO

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portfolio.

Encourages team members to share ideas and opinions, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Provides leadership in defining business problems, prioritizing requirements, and assisting in the design and development of solutions, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and users.

Works with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Demonstrates a broad understanding of business situations, contributing to problem-solving and decision-making processes.

Evaluates various options or approaches before recommending a course of action, ensuring decisions are well-informed and practical.

Leads projects that introduce new technologies or methodologies into audit processes, managing implementation and adoption within the team.

Oversees projects and workflows of moderate to high complexity, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Assists in developing and deploying technology, data, or enablement solutions to achieve strategic objectives within their area of focus.

Maintains high standards of quality by following the BDO

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deployment framework, documenting processes, and identifying areas for improvement within the team.

Identifies and helps mitigate risks associated with audit innovation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Communicates difficult messages with diplomacy and tact, maintaining professionalism with clients (internal and external) and staff.

Persuades others on technical and non-technical matters, presenting recommendations confidently to senior leadership and clients.

Demonstrates strong technical skills relevant to their area of responsibility, supporting the team in resolving complex challenges.

Supports change management efforts to integrate new technologies and methodologies into existing audit processes, facilitating team adoption.

Monitors engagement team feedback and works with the team to incorporate iterative improvements into technology solutions, ensuring ease of use and value.

Keeps current with emerging technologies and industry trends, sharing insights with the team for continuous improvement.

Values team members, embraces diversity, and actively contributes to knowledge sharing within the group.

Performs other duties and participates in projects as required to support team and firm objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Leads and develops a team of BDO

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technology professionals, providing guidance and support for their growth.

Fosters a culture of innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving and continuous improvement within the team.

Clearly communicates responsibilities and expectations to team members.

Ensures adherence to project management and process standards, holding team members accountable for meeting objectives.

Manages workflow and resource allocation across project teams to ensure efficient project completion.

Motivates the team to deliver high-quality services and solutions.

Acts as a technical resource for project teams, assisting with complex technical challenges.

Invests in team members’ professional development through training and process instruction.

Provides timely and constructive feedback to team members, supporting their development.

Conducts performance evaluations, sets objectives, and monitors progress to ensure team members achieve their goals.

Mentors and coaches team members, offering regular feedback and support for career development.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering required

Experience :

Nine (9) or more years of accounting, finance or information technology experience, required.

Prior supervisory experience, required.

Prior project management experience, required.

Data analytics, automation, product management, change management or other related experience, preferred.

Demonstrated initiative in learning, adopting, and / or applying innovative approaches and technology, preferred.

Software : Technical

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, required

Proficiency with data transformation tools such as Alteryx, SQL Server Management Studio (and / or related cloud-based tools), required

Proficiency in Power BI skills, including DAX, data modeling, and report visualization design, required

Understanding of emerging technologies and their application in audit processes, required

Working knowledge of accounting and audit methods, required

Experience with data visualization and / or automation tools, preferred.