Hiring For Assurance Managers- Chennai

Role & responsibilities

Support 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 EY methodology and in line with the engagement teams expectations
• Demonstrate strong understanding of EY methodology in service delivery and supporting various quality projects, such as pre-issuance reviews, assurance quality reviews, efficiency projects and others.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with key engagement team counterparts, such as Assurance executives based in Americas or Europe.
• Develop an understanding of EY Risk Management procedures and ensure that these are embedded into the engagement teams work.
• Work closely with the engagement team to transition new engagements and services to GDS Assurance while maintaining the highest levels of quality of service.
• Proactively discuss work flow management with the engagement teams, allocating resources to the assigned work and monitoring performance against standards. Monitor utilization for ones team, budget to actuals, and other operational matters.
• Demonstrate professionalism, competence and clarity of communication when dealing with GDS and engagement teams.
• Establish expectations regarding value to be delivered to the respective aligned GDS or engagement teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve the scope of work for GDS Assurance. • Standardize assurance processes along with leveraging best practices across ones aligned engagements 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

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Preferred candidate profile

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with 5-6 years of post-qualification relevant experience

• Qualified ACCA / CPA with 7-8 years of post-qualification relevant experience
• Articleship with other top or mid -tier accounting firms
• Experience in either -

a) Mid-or top-tier accounting firm focused on external or Assurance reviews / matters

b) MNC or larger Indian companies, preferably within a Shared Service Environment.

c). Big 4 Firms - Indian & Global practice