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 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:
- Lead or supervise the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, Asset Management clients to effectively and efficiently provide service to clients. Experience in auditing FSI/Asset Management clients.
Understanding of key Industry concepts related to Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Fund of Funds and Mutual Funds.
Understanding of key audit areas in Asset Management industry such as Partner’s capital, Investments, Management fees, Performance Fees and related audit procedures.
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.
Communicate effectively with Client and Administrators through out the course of the audit.
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 team 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 towards work challenges.
Build relationship with US audit teams and should be 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 follows quality standards of the Firm.
Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
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 : Lead a team of at least 2 – 3 staff members (Analyst /Associate/Intern)
Problem Solving Skills: Resolve problems of team and Manage escalation emails and calls and resolve the matter.
Agile: Ability to adapt and accept challenging situations and tasks and perform with the utmost professionalism.
Professional Experience / Qualifications
CA/CPA qualified Minimum 3 -4 years of progressive audit experience in a medium to large public accounting firm or equivalent
Big 4 experience a plus
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