Role Summary: As a Manager, 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. In addition to above professional should have active communication with clients to manage expectation / escalation handling and actively participate in recruitment drive
Responsibilities:
Strong technical expertise for accounting and auditing topics and standards with industry specialization.
Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in a wide variety of industries with the ability to manage to budget.
Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively.
Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
Team with partners and senior managers on integration proposals and business development calls.
Manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast- paced, interactive, results-based team environment by leading and collaborating with diverse teams Perform and conduct detail review of Senior Associate’s work (Detailed or Quality depending on the complexity of task and experience of Senior Associate).
Provide on the job training and coaching to audit teams. Facilitate and lead the trainings.
Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end.
Conduct one to one meetings with Senior Associate at regular intervals to discuss technical, soft skills and career development goals
Manage escalation emails and calls
Ensure that audit documentation is in compliance with quality standards of the Firm and share knowledge with the team on new guidance or standard releases and implementation
Actively participate in recruiting talent to the firm
Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis
Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Skills
Proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards. Strong skills in Microsoft Office tools.
Excellent written and oral communications.
Strong interpersonal skills. Strong people and project management skills.
Team management: Manage a team of at least 25 members (18 Analyst/ Associate and 7 Senior Associates).
Problem Solving Skills: Resolve problems of team and Manage escalation emails and calls and resolve the matter.
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Professional Experience / Qualifications
CA/CPA qualified
Minimum 7-9 years of progressive audit exp
Skills
Basic analytical, technical and accountings skills.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools
Strong interpersonal skills
Project Management: Manage multiple tasks.
Basic People Management Skills
Problem Solving Skills : Resolve questions of Analyst
Basic written and oral communications: Ability to explain the tasks and processes to Senior Associate. Write professional mails
Professional Experience / Qualifications
Graduate/Postgraduate with 2+ years of experience in public accounting experience in a medium to large firmOR
CA/ CPA qualified with 3 years of article ship experience or 1 year of Audit experience.
‘Grant Thornton INDUS’ comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isn’t just what we do – it’s how we do it. We support and enable the firm’s purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. We’re collaborators – obsessed with quality and ready for anything – who understand the value of strong relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thornton’s access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India – Bengaluru and Kolkata
