Mc Gcrs Associate
3 weeks ago
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, challenging environment
- Background in either audit, tax or accounting preferred, but not required
- International or multi-location project management experience, including multi-lingual capabilities preferred, but not required
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player, process orientated, with a priority on output and delivery
- Self-motivated, hands-on approach and practical outlook to problem solving
- Attention to detail, ability to work proactively and independently
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Power Point and Excel
- Excellent self-direction and comfort working in a matrix environment
- PMP and CPA preferred, but not required
- Proactively and effectively escalates technical issues in a timely manner, including escalation of difficult matters to project manager lead
- Interest in obtaining an accredited project/program management certification, such as the Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), or a recognized equivalent, e.g. Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM), Six Sigma Green Belt, Scrum Master, Prince2, or other
- Understands fundamental project management techniques and strives to become highly proficient with the use of project management principles and techniques
- Understands engagement budget and provides timely updates to the Senior/Supervisor to avoid overruns, and or identify scope of service changes that may warrant a change order
- Responsible for checking Global Tracker tool on a daily basis for assigned clients so that all deliverables are on tracker and liaise with RSM member firms and client to chase and request for updates
- Assists in preparing reports for weekly calls and governance meetings with client.
- Maintains billing schedules, reconciles invoices and liaise with client and RSM member firms on invoice questions. Understands the client billing arrangements.
- Consistently meets the firm’s expectations for chargeable hours and margin
- Ability to travel (10-30% per year) post covid.
- Master’s Degree in related field preferred, but not required.