JOB DESCRIPTION – SENIOR ASSOCIATE - ITA
About Grant Thornton:
Grant Thornton is collaborative, entrepreneurial and on the move. As part of a dynamic global organization of 52,000 people serving clients in more than 135 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader.
Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd., one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of
$1.87 billion and operates 58 offices across the U.S., with 623 partners and 8,500+ employees in the United States and at our Shared Services Center in Bangalore, India.
About GT INDUS:
GT INDUS is the global in-house centre for GT US. Situated in Bangalore, GT INDUS has over 2000 professionals in Tax, Audit, Advisory, Client Services and Enabling Functions. Empowered people, bold leadership and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at INDUS. A transparent, competitive and excellence driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. Driven, young professionals at GT INDUS serve communities through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Visit the website for more:
Location: Bangalore, India.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning, executing, and completing engagements to assess and test IT controls, identify potential risks, and support financial statement audits.
- In-depth knowledge of the domains within ITGC, ITAC, Key Reports, SOC 1 & SOC 2
- Experience with Excel macros / Microsoft Office / Visual basic / Development of audit automation tools
- Demonstrated experience in managing a portfolio of engagements, by leading a team of associates or analysts.
- Managing the client engagements spanning multiple stakeholders across markets
- Deliver high quality output through quality review/assurance processes in place inline with regulatory requirements
- Understand business & industry issues / trends. Identify areas requiring improvement in the client's business as value add.
- Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.
- Develop strong working relationships with client.
- Assist Practice Leads, Associate Directors and Directors in developing marketing collaterals, business proposals etc., adding to business growth.
- Attention to detail and mentor junior staff within the practice. Be agile in welcoming assignments out of comfort zone.
- Contribute to knowledge management sessions within the practice - Participate and contribute to off the desk activities.