Assurance Manager - Statutory Audit - IFRS/UKGAAP/USGAAP - Big4

Client is a Big4 Global Shared Services organisation looking for Managers to lead STAT AUDIT teams of 25-30 people for America & EMEA region. Job provides excellent work-life balance, not more than 10% international travel of 1-2 weeks at a time.

Candidate Background:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant - ICAI, CPA, ACCA with STAT Audit experience MUST

- Expert knowledge of IGAAP along with knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP/US GAAP and International auditing standards is an added advantage

- Internship with other big four or mid-tier accounting firm

- Post-qualification experience - Minimum 5.5 years to maximum 10 yrs in STATUTORY AUDIT with either

Top or mid tier accounting firm, focused on external or statutory audits or MNC or larger domestic Indian companies, preferably within a Shared Service Environment

- Project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills

- Excellent communication skills

- The ability to quickly form strong working relationship with colleagues in India and global teams

Job Responsibilities:

As an Assurance Manager, one gets an excellent opportunity to work virtually or directly with the Global client serving audit teams across Americas & Europe and develop knowledge of international accounting and auditing principles. The team has grown exponentially providing a high growth environment to its employees.

- Be responsible for a portfolio of engagements, by leading a team of Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates

- Ensure the team delivers timely and high quality work, as per guidelines and in line with the Global team expectations.

- Demonstrate strong understanding of Global Audit Methodology in service delivery and supporting various quality projects like pre-issuance reviews, audit quality reviews, efficiency projects or others, if any.

- Develop and maintain productive relationships with key Global counterparts like Assurance executives based out of Americas or Europe.

- Develop an understanding of Quality and Risk Management procedures, and ensure these are embedded in to the engagement team's work.

- Work closely with Global team to transition new engagements and services to Assurance whilst maintaining highest levels of quality of service.

- Proactively discuss work flow management with the audit teams, allocating resources to the assigned work and monitoring performance against standards. Monitor utilization for one's team, budget to actuals, and other operational matters.

- Demonstrate professionalism, competence and clarity of communication when dealing with Global audit teams.

- Establish expectations of value to be delivered to the respective Global teams aligned.

- Identify opportunities to improve the scope of work for the unit

- Standardize audit processes along with leveraging best practices across one's aligned engagements or beyond.