SENTIENT - An Ascend Company
Website:
sentientsolutions.io
Job details:
Job Title: US Audit Manager
Department: Audit (US)
Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid)
About Us:
Sentient an Ascend Company is a fast-growing accounting outsourcing firm serving a diverse portfolio of clients across the United States. With a highly skilled team based in both the U.S. and India, we specialize in delivering fully customized accounting solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of CPA firms.
Leveraging the power of AI, process automation, and a scalable suite of services, Sentient empowers CPA firms to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and focus on strategic growth. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that our clients receive accurate, timely, and value-driven support.
We are proud to be an Ascend Partner Firm, one of the top CPA firms in the U.S., enabling us to deliver exceptional service and results to clients nationwide.
For more Info: Sentient an Ascend Company & Ascend
About the role:
As a full-time audit professional, you would be the main point of contact from Sentient 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 Commercial real estate and Construction industry, with additional responsibilities involving in other 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 team’s 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.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Articleship with other Big4 or mid-tier accounting firms
- 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 Commercial Real estate and Construction
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
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