Senior Audit Associate - Asset Management

SA2 - Asset Mgmt - AMDC Roles & responsibilities The Senior will be predominantly responsible to – A. Audit Delivery, Stakeholder Interaction & Execution Lead audit service delivery for assigned engagements and demonstrate strong understanding and knowledge of industry specific audit procedures Coordinate day-to-day activities between audit team and client and ensure information flows though and exchanged efficiently Supervise and Review engagement audit documentation prepared by GDC / US Associates and Interns, by providing review notes, coaching and timely feedback on the work. Raise any issues identified on a timely basis to the GDC managers, rotational and US Manager / Partner, as well as seek possible resolution from them. Identify additional areas of work which adds value to overall engagement and transition them to GDC Identify opportunities to standardize and optimize audit processes across a portfolio of clients and industries Demonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of communication when working with engagement team B. Team Management, Development and Stakeholder Collaboration Provide clarifications, train and mentor associates on a timely basis on industry specific audit and accounting knowledge and client specific matters on audit work papers Work on improvement in audit work papers based on addressing review notes and engagement team feedback Support the design and execution of an engagements audit approach and procedures in accordance with relevant regulatory professional auditing and assurance standards and applicable US firm guidance and KPMG methodology. Develop self by participating in and developing others by facilitating audit conceptual trainings and ensuring that team members are trained Be a performance manager to guide and coach GDC professionals on career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the performance year on their development areas Actively participate in overall performance development and feedback process at GDC Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by example. Take steps to inculcate the GDC Culture in team and take strategic measures to improve the overall GPS (Global Pulse Survey) Score of the organization Roles & responsibilities The Senior will be predominantly responsible to – A. Audit Delivery, Stakeholder Interaction & Execution Lead audit service delivery for assigned engagements and demonstrate strong understanding and knowledge of industry specific audit procedures Coordinate day-to-day activities between audit team and client and ensure information flows though and exchanged efficiently Supervise and Review engagement audit documentation prepared by GDC / US Associates and Interns, by providing review notes, coaching and timely feedback on the work. Raise any issues identified on a timely basis to the GDC managers, rotational and US Manager / Partner, as well as seek possible resolution from them. Identify additional areas of work which adds value to overall engagement and transition them to GDC Identify opportunities to standardize and optimize audit processes across a portfolio of clients and industries Demonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of communication when working with engagement team B. Team Management, Development and Stakeholder Collaboration Provide clarifications, train and mentor associates on a timely basis on industry specific audit and accounting knowledge and client specific matters on audit work papers Work on improvement in audit work papers based on addressing review notes and engagement team feedback Support the design and execution of an engagements audit approach and procedures in accordance with relevant regulatory professional auditing and assurance standards and applicable US firm guidance and KPMG methodology. Develop self by participating in and developing others by facilitating audit conceptual trainings and ensuring that team members are trained Be a performance manager to guide and coach GDC professionals on career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the performance year on their development areas Actively participate in overall performance development and feedback process at GDC Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by example. Take steps to inculcate the GDC Culture in team and take strategic measures to improve the overall GPS (Global Pulse Survey) Score of the organization Mandatory technical & functional skills Knowledge of US GAAP and international auditing standards Strong knowledge of MS Office and MS Outlook Strong English communication abilities (Oral & Written) and effective audit documentation skills Effective interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills Should possess strong project management, leadership, coaching counselling and supervisory skills This role is for you if you have the below Educational qualifications Qualified CA / US CPA and minimum of Bachelors’ degree in Finance & Accounting with first division (60%) 3+ years of post-qualification experience along with strong Articleship experience from a mid-size or a Big 4 firm in case of CA Work experience Experience with Big 4/leading Audit firms or their shared service center would be preferred Experience in US Asset Management industry (Mutual Funds, Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Building Construction and Real Estate)- integrated and Non – integrated financial statement audit. Experience Level Senior Level