Manager US Audit

Please Note: It is work from office if the candidate is based in Hyderabad.

Other location is WFH. The candidate will be asked to travel to Hyderabad either monthly or quarterly.

Role & responsibilities

As a full-time audit professional, you would be the main point of contact from the company for the client assigned and be responsible for all the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), along with managing day-to-day operations of those clients. This role primarily focuses on clients in the , with additional responsibilities involving Government Audits and Not-for-Profit (NFP) organizations. You will be involved in various engagement types, including Reviews, Audits, and Compilations, ensuring thorough and compliant execution of each engagement.

Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of clients by leading a team of Seniors, Senior Associates, and Associates.

Ensure the team delivers timely and high-quality work, as per the audit methodology and in line with the client expectations.

Develop and maintain productive relationships with key client contacts, such as principals/ partners.

Proactively discuss workflow management with the client, allocating professionals to the assigned work and monitoring performance against standards. Monitor utilization for the team, budget to actuals, and other operational matters.

Demonstrate professionalism, competence and clarity of communication when dealing with client/ engagement teams.

Establish expectations regarding value to be delivered to the respective client/ engagement teams.

Identify opportunities to improve the scope of work.

Standardize audit processes along with leveraging best practices across client/ 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.

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

Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the teams skills.

Actively participate in organizational initiatives, such as recruitment, trainings, and others.

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies.

Resolve complex accounting/ auditing issues and provide guidance on technical matters.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Qualified candidates - 5+ years of relevant work experience in US Audits

Non-Qualified candidates - 7+ years of relevant work experience in US Audits

Expert knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)

Proficiency in using various audit tools and applications

Industry experience in Employee Benefit Plans (EBP), Healthcare, and Not-for-Profit (NFP)

Preferred Skills:

Excellent communication skills

Effective interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills

Project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills

Robust logical and reasoning skills

Ability to spread positive work culture, teaming and live Firm values

Ability to quickly form strong working relationship with colleagues in India and global teams