As a Senior Associate, professional will be leading Engagement and responsible for performing Audit under remote service delivery model by following Grant Thornton Audit approach, methodology and tools. Roles and Responsible includes execution and supervision of work performed by staff, provide class room training / on the job training to staff, working on multiple engagement in rapidly growing fast-paced, interactive and result based team environment by collaborating with diverse team.

Responsibilities:

Develop an understanding of the Grant Thornton audit approach, methodology and tools
Demonstrate working knowledge of audit not-for-profit organizations such as higher education institutions, religious, social service and cultural organizations, among others
Familiarity with US GAAP related to contribution revenue and pledges receivable, alternative investment portfolios, and endowment net assets
Working knowledge of performing an audit in accordance with OMB Uniform Guidance (Single Audit), specifically determining major programs, performing risk assessment on major programs, testing allowable costs and other direct and material compliance requirements (for example, cash management and reporting)
Working knowledge of relevant accounting standards per US GAAP e.g., ASC 958
Working knowledge of auditing the Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster and Health and Human Services major program in accordance with the annual OMB Compliance Supplement

Skills

Experience working on Grant /Pledge /Endowment net assets /Student financial Aid / Foundation Audit /Audit of Religious organization/ Higher Education Health and Human Services Government Audit/ Uniform Guidance /ASC 958
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools
Strong interpersonal skills
Moderate People management : Managing team of 2 -3 staff (Analyst /Associate) members
Project Management : Manage multiple tasks
Problem Solving Skills: Resolve problems of team members. Handle US team escalations
Advanced written and oral communications: Conduct calls with US team & local leaders

Professional Experience / Qualifications

CA/CPA/ACCA qualification mandatory
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in medium to large accounting firm or equivalent
Big 4 experience preferred

Audit Associate

Senior Associate -Audit (NFP)