Tech Product Owner/Manager (CA/Audit)

This role combines people and project management, strategizing AI application development and deployment into Audit, guiding and mentoring a dynamic team, and managing AI products used in Audit. The position calls for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of AI applications in audit practices, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

Educational qualifications

CA (Chartered Accountant) / CPA

Work experience

Total number of years of work experience 15+

Relevant number of years of work experience required 10+

Experience as a product manager / product owner

Demonstrate hands on experience working with technology, preferably in the AI stack or building analytics solutions in Audit

Formulated and execute strategic plans to integrate technology to drive business / process improvements

Experience leading technology projects from ideation to implementation

Work on developing proof of concepts on various use-cases along with Developers and Solution Architects

Ability to learn different tools and technologies related to the application of AI in the Audit

Ability to handle stakeholder relationships across member firms

Be a coach / mentor to a team of Managers, Seniors, Associates, and train them to deliver high quality solutions

Demonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the engagement teams

Use technology (on specific areas of work), 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 on industry specific areas of work

Coordinate with onshore team to understand the business needs and work with development team to build custom solutions

Development-

Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend project demands and offer recommendations on solutions; guide BA's on best practices for building audit solutions

Actively lead preparation and review of all relevant documentation to enable tool usage like business requirements, test cases, user manuals, and other required documentation

Coordinate testing of new solution releases working with the Product Integrity team

Ensure effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained

Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholders

Manage people -

Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation and cooperation.

Be a performance manager to guide and coach GTS professionals on career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the performance year on their development areas

Actively participate and lead overall performance development and feedback process at team level and at overall GDC level

Prior team and people management skills and ability to handle stakeholder relationships are helpful.

Lead projects

Lead / participate in firm's strategic initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility programs

Experience working in leading audit firms with proven project management skills managing teams on multiple projects in client-facing roles/debugging skills

Drive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projects

Contribute to business development and drive strategic programs and projects; to be implemented within the agreed time and budget

Sound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines; ensuring adherence of self and team

Mandatory technical & functional skills

Good knowledge of US GAAS

Project management skills in development projects

Experience with applying emerging technologies in solution development

Preferred technical & functional skills

Working knowledge of JIRA

Experience with Python

Key behavioral attributes/requirements

Excellent communication skills

Good management and employee interface

People management skills with demonstrated ability to build a transparent and cohesive team

Hands on experience in managing process delivery, emphasis on People and Process Management

Flexible to work timings and working in different technologies and projects

Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, business leaders and delivery leads, and promote effective cross-team collaboration

Ensure financial targets of hours and utilization are met. Monitor achievement and implement proactive measures to mitigate deviations

Ability to influence strategy and policies around

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