Manager - Internal Audit & SOX - Financial Firm

The individual should be a qualified CA/CPA/ACCA/MBA with excellent leadership skills.

The incumbent gets an excellent opportunity to work virtually or directly with the clients across Americas and develop knowledge of international accounting and assurance principles.

- Support a portfolio of clients, by leading a team of Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates

- Ensure the team delivers timely and high-quality work, as per Audit methodology and in line with the client's expectations

- Demonstrate strong understanding of audit methodology in service delivery and supporting various audits

- Develop and maintain productive relationships with key client personnel

- Proactively discuss workflow management with client, allocating resources to the assigned work and
monitoring performance against standards.

- Monitor utilization for one's team, budget to actuals, and other operational matters.

- Standardize assurance processes along with leveraging best practices across one's aligned clients or beyond

- Help team members grow by encouraging them to actively contribute to the team

- Lead by example, delegate work successfully and develop and maintain high performing teams

- Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback and training.

- Use technology and tools to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery

Experience:

- 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience (CA/CPA/ACCA/MBA) with either a mid or top-tier accounting firm, focused on external or statutory assurance matters for an MNC or a large Indian company.

- Audit experience of Indian clients (listed clients or large private companies) will be an added advantage

- Expert knowledge of Ind AS (Indian accounting standards) and assurance standards or knowledge of IFRS

- Knowledge of US GAAP and International assurance standards is an added advantage

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

- Effective interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills

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