Audit Manager

Audit Manager

External Audit Department

Are you a detail-oriented with keen observation, eye for detail and likes to document your work? At Sentient, we provide audit services using an approach designed to incorporate the flexibility to serve the unique circumstances and complexities of our clients. With Sentient Audit Team, you'll identify risks of material misstatements and design audit procedures to mitigate such risks. In doing so, youll need obtain an understanding of the clients business, evaluate the business and operational risks, and its internal control processes. The determination of the risks and procedures will have to consider the nature of the business, industry it operates in and size of the entity.

The team

Our team culture is open, collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. We also have opportunities for our team to work on cross-skilled projects including but not limited to due diligences, acquisition assistance, and technical accounting. Quality of the work and the documentation is our top priority. By focusing on tools, functionalities, and automation, we continue to raise the bar on quality and deliver greater value to our clients.

Work you will do:

You will use your knowledge and analytical mind-set to audit financial statements, transactions, and internal control processes. You will work independently and collaborate with diverse group of talented audit professionals to deliver exceptional client service.

Position Summary - Audit Staff/Senior/Manager

Work From Office 12PM to 9 PM Shift ( 4 days in office)

Work Location - Hyderabad

Audit professional will be responsible for audit and/or review of financial statements with disclosures, applying US GAAP and US GAAS. You will also independently lead the audit engagements and procedures as necessary - validating, testing, and assessing various account balances and class of transactions and documenting the procedures. You will also be responsible for supervising and mentoring the junior team members in the day-to-day operations and assigned tasks.

Professional Experience / Qualifications:

• B. Com/ M. Com/ MBA (Finance) with relevant US audit experience
• CA / CPA / ACCA qualified

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 6+ years of prior audit work experience.
• Prior experience in Governmental Audits, Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) Audits.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting process, internal accounting systems, and professional standards US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) & US Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (US GAAS)
• Demonstrated and sizeable experience in planning and executing various stages of audit (planning, execution, and reporting).
• Ability to multi-task audit engagements, track the status across all engagements, and drive their completion.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals within the organization and with the clients.
• Analytical and diagnostic skills to be able to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in Governmental Audits and Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) Audits.
• Strong academic track record
• Proven skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven experience working independently and managing multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.

Job Description:

• Work closely with clients to understand the audit requirements, the risks of material misstatement and their internal controls.
• Audit areas of the client financial statements, including transactions and internal controls
• Perform analysis on client data and document testing procedures performed.
• Coordinating and managing staff on engagements and working with the Reporting Manager and/or the CPA Firm directly to prioritize tasks for projects, and utilizing staff to meet client deadlines.
• Experience working independently on multiple assignments or engagements, even in a virtual environment.
• Effectively supervise and execute audit engagements in accordance with all relevant professional standards (GAAS, quality control, and ethical) and Firm policies.
• Develop the skills of staff through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and assignment of challenging work opportunities.
• Work with the Reporting Manager in addressing client escalations.
• Understand the on-boarding requirements and timelines from the Manager for new services and/or projects within the Engagement.
• Spot errors during reviews and suggest ways to improve process efficiency and client delivery.