Manager

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Non Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.

Our team helps organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.

  Manager  (Statutory  Audit)    required  –  6  –  8  years  relevant  experience  post  Qualification         Education  -  CA 

Ideal  Profile:  

Should have worked  with reputed India firms ( candidates from big 4  firms or  from industry with prior firm experience would be preferred with difference in  employment less than 2 years, since he/ she was part  of  an Audit firm) 

Job  Profile:    

• Employs network  of  internal  and  external  ( cross  LoS, cross  functional)  contacts   to enhance  Firm   connectivity,  performance  and  profitability. 
• Takes responsibility  for  the  quality  of  the  team’s   work products  and  addressing  the  needs  of  the   client,  the  Firm  and  other  stakeholders,  including  compliance. 
• Demonstrates  continuous  learning. 
• Addresses  conflicts  in  a  timely,  sensitive  manner;  escalates  to  leadership  when  appropriate. 
• Interacts effectively  with  target  audience  to  build   consensus or  agreement  on   difficult issues,  e.g.,   proposed  changes in   operating  procedures  or  culture. 
• Educates  staff  on  the  linkage  between  their  personal  results and              Firm  economics. 
• Advise  clients  and  teams  on  technical  accounting i ssues  relating  to IFRS                and/or  US  GAAP 
• Can actively  manage  multiple  small  and/  or  medium-sized  engagements  simultaneously,  or  a   large multi-location  engagement,  involving  on  an  average  6  or  more  staff  and  1  or  more  client   staff. Adopts  a  holistic  approach  to  the  engagement  by  ( a) understanding  the  rationale  for  the   engagement; as  well  as  ( b) making  a  conscious  effort  to  understand  the  client’s  industry  and   business. 
• Contribute  to  quality  reviews  for  technical  tasks o n  own  projects.  
• Negotiate  billing  (Fees  &  Expenses)  schedules a nd  raising  invoices  accordingly. 
• Is able  to  actively  define  the  scope  of  the   assignment so  as  to  maintain  a  balance   between the   effort,  cost  and  expected  value  addition by   the  client. 
• Demonstrate  thorough  knowledge  of  the  Audit  Framework  w.r.t: 
• Sampling  Guidance 
• Working  Paper  Requirements 
• Re-performance  Standards 
• Quality  Requirements 
• Social  Compliance  reviews  while  guiding j unior  colleagues.  
• Also demonstrate  ability  to  tailor  and  then   use appropriate  methodology  /   practice aide  /work   plan  for  use  during  a  client  engagement. 
• Technical skills  -  basic  understanding  of  SOX   (have done  SOX  related   work is  desirable),   knowledge  of  US  GAAP/IFRS  (desirable). 

Other  Skills 

• Thorough technical  knowledge  on  Corporate  Law,  Accounting  Standards,  Auditing  Standards,   CARO  Principles,  Companies  Act 
• Basic  knowledge  of Indirect      tax,  FEMA  and  Transfer  Pricing  (Desirable) 
• General  Business  Awareness 
• Project Management  –  Leading  the  project  from   the front,  timely  execution  and  completion,   ability  to  foresee  project  pain  areas  and  work  out a lternate  resolutions 
• Communication &  Interpersonal  –  good  communication  and  presentation  skills,  ability  to  discuss   and  handle  senior  management  of  the  clients,  connecting  well  with  the  client  and  team  members. 
• Report writing  –  clarity  of  thought,  articulation  of  observation/issues,  good  command  over   written  language 
• Ability  to  prepare  good  proposals  &  have  good n etworking  skills 
• General –  self  starter,  highly  committed,  self   motivated, driven  by  objectives   and high  value   system 
• Working  knowledge  of  MS  Office-  word,  power  point a nd  excel               

  Associate  Director  (Statutory  Audit)    required  –  8  –  10  years  relevant  experience  post  Qualification                        Education        –  CA 

Ideal  Profile:  

  Should have worked  with reputed India firms ( candidates from big 4  firms or  from industry with prior firm experience would be preferred with difference in  employment less than 2 years, since he/ she was part  of  an Audit firm) 

Job  Profile:  

• Reviews all  contacts  or  potential  contacts,  clearly  distinguishing  between  individuals  who  can   make buying  decisions,  those  who  can  influence  decisions,  and  those  who  can  get  PwC  access  to   decision  makers. 
• Identifies issues  clients  may  not  recognize  and   recommends solutions  that  are  appropriate  for   client  and  business/  regulatory  environment. 
• Leads  or  participates  in  a  knowledge  network  (Community of  Practice). 
• Demonstrates  leadership,  passion,  enthusiasm  and p ersonal  dedication  to  the  Firm’s  vision. 
• Demonstrates  confidence  and  expertise  in t he  presentation  of  new  ideas  and  deliverables. 
• Does not  compromise  on  quality  or  professional  standards;   stands ground  in  the  face  of  client  or   internal  pressure. 
• Defines  project  strategy  for  multiple a nd/or  complex  projects. 
• Advise  clients  and  teams  on  technical  accounting i ssues  relating  to IFRS  and/or  US  GAAP 
• Can actively  manage  multiple  small  and/  or  medium-sized  engagements  simultaneously,  or  a   large multi-location  engagement,  involving  on  an  average  6  or  more  staff  and  1  or  more  client   staff. Adopts  a  holistic  approach  to  the  engagement  by  ( a) understanding  the  rationale  for  the   engagement; as  well  as  ( b) making  a  conscious  effort  to  understand  the  client’s  industry  and   business. 
• Contribute  to  quality  reviews  for  technical  tasks o n  own  projects.  
• Negotiate  billing  (Fees  &  Expenses)  schedules a nd  raising  invoices  accordingly. 
• Is able  to  actively  define  the  scope  of  the   assignment so  as  to  maintain  a  balance   between the   effort,  cost  and  expected  value  addition by   the  client. 
• Demonstrate  thorough  knowledge  of  the  Audit  Framework  w.r.t: 
• Sampling  Guidance 
• Working  Paper  Requirements 
• Re-performance  Standards 
• Quality  Requirements 
• Social  Compliance  reviews  while  guiding j unior  colleagues.  
• Also  demonstrate  ability  to  tailor  and  then use   appropriate  methodology  / practice   aide  /work  plan  for  use  during  a  client  engagement. 
• Technical skills  -  basic  understanding  of  SOX   (have done  SOX  related   work is  desirable),   knowledge  of  US  GAAP/IFRS  (desirable). 

Other  Skills   

• Reinvents  oneself  by  developing  new  areas  of  expertise to   address  changes  in work   or  business  environment. 
• Thorough technical  knowledge  on  Corporate  Law,  Accounting  Standards,  Auditing  Standards,   CARO  Principles,  Companies  Act 
• Basic  knowledge  of Indirect      tax,  FEMA  and  Transfer  Pricing  (Desirable) 
• Project  Management  –  Leading  the  project  from the   front,  timely  execution  and  completion,  ability  to  foresee  project  pain  areas  and  work  out a lternate  resolutions 
• Communication &  Interpersonal  –  good  communication  and  presentation  skills,  ability  to  discuss   and  handle  senior  management  of  the  clients,  connecting  well  with  the  client  and  team  members. 
• Report  writing  –  clarity  of  thought,  articulation  of  observation/issues,  good  command  over  written  language 
• Ability  to  prepare  good  proposals  &  have  good n etworking  skills 
• General –  self  starter,  highly  committed,  self   motivated, driven  by  objectives   and high  value   system 
• Working  knowledge  of  MS  Office-  word,  power  point a nd  excel               

  Director  (Statutory  Audit)    required  –  10  -  12  years  relevant  experience  post Q ualification        Education  –  CA 

Ideal  Profile:  

  Should have worked  with reputed India firms ( candidates from big 4  firms or  from industry with  prior firm experience would be preferred with difference in  employment less than 2 years, since he/ she was part  of  an Audit firm) 

Job  Profile:  

• Viewed as  a  trusted  business  advisor  by  key   client decision  makers  and   develops deep  working   relationships  at  the  highest  levels  of a n  organisation. 
• Coaches the  client  where  relevant  and  assists  them   in assessing  options,  and   arriving at  practical   and achievable  conclusions  that  the  client  fully  owns,  always  considering  the  regulatory   environment f or  particular  clients. 
• Emphasises and            reinforces              with        all            staff        that         learning                 and          consultation,       both          formal    and         informal,                 are  encouraged  and  expected. 
• Actively advances  the  firm’s  people  strategy   through personal  behaviours  and  demonstrates   respect  for  diverse  ideas  and  cultures. 
• Offers ideas  to  enhance  firm  profitability  through  value  creation,  increased  efficiency  and   development o f  expanded  offerings. 
• Confidently discusses  with  the  client  the  commercial   value and  distinctive  benefits   that can  be   delivered  through  the  engagement. 
• Advise  clients  and  teams  on  technical  accounting i ssues  relating  to IFRS                and/or  US  GAAP 
• Can actively  manage  multiple  small  and/  or  medium-sized  engagements  simultaneously,  or  a   large multi-location  engagement,  involving  on  an  average  6  or  more  staff  and  1  or  more  client   staff. Adopts  a  holistic  approach  to  the  engagement  by  ( a) understanding  the  rationale  for  the   engagement; as  well  as  ( b) making  a  conscious  effort  to  understand  the  client’s  industry  and   business. 
• Contribute  to  quality  reviews  for  technical  tasks o n  own  projects.  
• Negotiate  billing  (Fees  &  Expenses)  schedules a nd  raising  invoices  accordingly. 
• Is able  to  actively  define  the  scope  of  the   assignment so  as  to  maintain  a  balance   between the   effort,  cost  and  expected  value  addition by   the  client. 
• Demonstrate  thorough  knowledge  of  the  Audit  Framework  w.r.t: 
• Sampling  Guidance 
• Working  Paper  Requirements 
• Re-performance  Standards 
• Quality  Requirements 
• Social  Compliance  reviews  while  guiding j unior  colleagues.  
• Also demonstrate  ability  to  tailor  and  then   use appropriate  methodology  /   practice aide  /work   plan  for  use  during  a  client  engagement. 
• Technical skills  -  basic  understanding  of  SOX   (have done  SOX  related   work is  desirable),   knowledge  of  US  GAAP/IFRS  (desirable).   

Other  Skills   

• Thorough technical      knowledge            on           Corporate              Law,        Accounting            Standards,             Auditing           Standards,            

          CARO Principles,     Companies  Act  &  Basic  knowledge  of  Indirect  tax,  FEMA  and  Transfer  Pricing   

(Desirable) 

• Project Management  –  Leading  the  project  from   the front,  timely  execution  and  completion,   ability  to  foresee  project  pain  areas  and  work  out a lternate  resolutions 
• Communication &  Interpersonal  –  good  communication  and  presentation  skills,  ability  to  discuss   and  handle  senior  management  of  the  clients,  connecting  well  with  the  client  and  team  members. 
• Report writing  –  clarity  of  thought,  articulation  of  observation/issues,  good  command  over   written  language 
• General  Business  Awareness  &  ability  to  prepare  good  proposals  &  have  good  networking  skills 
• General –  self  starter,  highly  committed,  self   motivated, driven  by  objectives   and high  value   system 
• Working  knowledge  of  MS  Office-  word,  power  point  and  excel .

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