Assurance Senior Associate- NonProfit & Education (Hyderabad)

Open Position - 1 Eligibility Criteria - ACCA Affiliate/Member with 2 - 5 years of experience in Statutory Audit from Non-Profit & Education sector. Qualifications And Minimum Entry - Bachelors in Commerce/MBA - Qualified Chartered Accountant - 2-5 years of relevant experience working in an accounting and audit related field - Strong technical skills in accounting including GAAP and GAAS - Strong Data Analytical skills including advanced Excel skills (Vlookups, pivot tables, and basic formulas), Word and PowerPoint - Strong multi-tasking and project management skills - Excellent verbal and written communication (English) as the position requires frequent communications with RSM International clients and the United States based engagement teams Responsibilities Audit senior associates provide timely, high quality client service as part of the client engagement teams serving large and small companies in a variety of industries. They will develop strong working relationships while working closely with teams to understand and solve clients' complex businesses and challenges. Senior associates serve our clients by: - Understanding clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues - Developing and demonstrating an understanding of the RSM US audit approach, methodology and tools - Performing audit procedures and tests in accordance with the RSM audit methodology based overall audit plan, ensuring proper documentation of work performed. - Identifying areas of risk and accounting and auditing issues; discuss with engagement teams to solve issues that arise. - Researching technical accounting issues - Developing industry expertise - Preparing audit reports, and management letters - Exercising professional skepticism, judgment and adhere to the code of ethics while on engagements - Ensuring that documentation is compliant with quality standards of the firm - Working collaboratively as a part of the team and communicate effectively with RSM audit professionals - Provide supervision and development training for associates - Taking ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables to ensure service excellence through prompt responses to internal and external clients - Providing timely, quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the audit work plan and client deliverables - Understanding RSM US and RSM's line of business service capabilities and work as a team in providing an integrated service delivery - Ensuring career development through ongoing education - Participating in a range of projects and open to collaborate and work with multiple teams; demonstrating critical thinking, problem solving, initiative and timely completion of work. .