Manager - FSI (Financial Services Industry)

Role Summary: FSI audit team is a part of the Grant Thornton INDUS. As a professional in this team, you will work with GT US teams to audit various clients within the Asset Management Industry. This is a highly integrated team doing end to end audits from INDUS.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or supervise the engagement team including staff and seniors on the planning and execution of an audit, Asset Management clients to effectively and efficiently provide service to clients.
• Experience in auditing FSI/Asset Management clients.
• Understanding of key Industry concepts related to Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Fund of Funds and Mutual Funds.
• Understanding of key audit areas in Asset Management industry such as Partner’s capital, Investments, Management fees, Performance Fees and related audit procedures.
• Completing audit engagements end to end.
• Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
• Perform review of work executed by seniors and staff.
• Implement high standards of quality for performance of team and monitor engagement progress.
• Manage relationship with Client and Administrators through out the course of the audit.
• Provide effective counseling, training, coaching, and mentoring to team members to assist them in fully developing their potential. Also provide feedback and direction.
• Facilitate trainings to team members.
• Manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast- paced, interactive, results-based team environment by collaborating with diverse teams.
• Demonstrate maturity, poise, and self-confidence in managing self and dealing with colleagues.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating consistent commitment and optimism towards work challenges.  Conduct one to one meeting with Senior Associates at regular intervals to discuss technical, soft skills and career development goals.  Manage escalation emails and calls.
• Build relationship with US audit teams and should be able to identify and discuss complex issues and present workable solutions in a simple, meaningful, and focused manner with all levels of employees.
• Ensure that audit documentation follows quality standards of the Firm and share knowledge with the team on new guidance or standard releases and implementation.
• Actively participate in recruiting talent to the firm.
• Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality

Skills:

• Proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong people and project management skills
• Team management : Lead a team of at least 10 - 15 staff members (Seniors/Analyst /Associate/Intern)
• Problem Solving Skills: Resolve problems of team and Manage escalation emails and calls and resolve the matter.
• Agile: Ability to adapt and accept challenging situations and tasks and perform with the utmost professionalism.

Professional Experience / Qualifications:

• CA/CPA qualified
• Minimum 7-9 years of progressive audit experience in a medium to large public accounting firm or equivalent
• Big 4 experience a plus

Interested candidates can share their CVs to rinku.giri@us.gt.com