Protiviti - Senior Consultant - US GAAP & Lease Accounting

Senior risk consultants work in a client facing role and take on the responsibility of identifying, assessing and monitoring risks by developing a risk management plan and strategy. They assist clients in addressing compliance, financial, operational and strategic risk. They work in teams to provide high-quality execution of projects for clients across a wide range of industries.

Senior risk consultants demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge by staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business. They establish deep relationships with client personnel (at appropriate levels) by understanding client's perspective and become the de-facto go-to-person . Their work output is expected to be of outstanding quality. They constantly monitor project progress, manage risk and verify key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.

Senior risk consultants also participate in sales and support business development initiatives. In addition, they get opportunities to perform research and contribute to the development of thought leadership. If assigned, they are expected to coach, train and support junior members in the team.

Key Responsibilities :

- Spearhead internal client facing teams and guide them to solution / delivery by executing the tasks. Lead modules of the engagement in small parts.

- Identify assess and monitor activities assigned with respect to accounting and help client to improve business processes.

- Assist clients in addressing compliance, financial, operational and strategic objectives.

- Assist team members in developing technical and professional competency. Coach, train and support junior members in the team.

- Independently execute assignments. Typical assignments comprise of lease accounting, US GAAP accounting, conducting reviews of systems, internal controls etc.

- Effectively deliver tasks on projects as guided by the Managing Director/Director/Associate Director / Senior Manager/ Manager.

- Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) for assigned requests.

- Establish deep relationships with client personnel (at appropriate levels) by understanding client's perspective.

- Assist clients with testing internal process controls and developing IFRS implementation plans.

- Constantly monitor project progress, manage risk and verify key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.

- Participate in sales and support business development initiatives.

Desired profile :

- Preferably CA qualification in 1st/2nd attempt with good article-ship experience or MBA from a reputed B School.

- Minimum 3 years experience in a related field (US GAAP / lease accounting), preferably in professional services and/or industry.

- Understanding of US GAAP and lease accounting.

- Prior project management and supervisory skills

- Interpersonal skills to interact in team environment and foster client relationships

- Sound job administration skills

- Good written communication skills including documentation of findings and recommendations

- Strong analytical skills

- Must be able to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner

- Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in times of high stress

- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.

Key Personal Attributes :

- A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems

- Possesses excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills. Adept at preparing and presenting reports to an audience.

- Ability to multi task and manage teams.

- A strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and new pronouncements/ standards relevant to the client's business.

- Must work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation.

- Mature, proactive and displays initiative. Manages own and others time well. Able to work under pressure.

- Enjoys travelling and meeting new people. Ability to travel (Domestic & International) as necessary to meet client needs. Second language skills and international business experience will be useful.

About Us : Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that helps companies solve problems in finance, technology, operations, governance, risk and internal audit. Through our network of more than 70 offices in over 20 countries, we have served more than 35% of Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies. We also work with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half International is a member of the S&P 500 index.

The India member firm of Protiviti (www.protiviti.co.in), PI Advisory Private Limited, is a leading provider of business consulting, internal audit, risk management, technology, and transaction services.

Consulting Domain: We undertake projects in the areas of Internal Audit, Risk Consulting, Business Improvement, IT consulting and Forensics.