Audit - SASS - Senior Associate

2 - 4 Years

1 Opening

Kolkata

• Execution on client engagement – Ensure quality delivery as per client requirements
• Determine that the work delivered is of high quality through quality review/ assurance process with respect to complete and accurate documentation of testing results and review others' documentation according to regulatory guidelines
• Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service
• Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures of the firm
• Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate on a timely basis
• Identify & internally escalate and potential red flags related to the engagement on a timely basis
• Demonstrate industry expertise (detailed understanding of the industry, trends, issues/ challenges and leading practices)
• Preparation of reports/ deliverables/ status updates etc.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects, demonstrate an application & solution-based approach.
• Actively establish & strengthen client (functional heads & key influencers) and internal relationships
• Assist Assistant Managers/ Managers and Senior Managers in developing new methodologies and internal initiatives
• Create a positive learning culture, coaches, and counsels and develops analyst and associates
• Identify & escalate potential business opportunities for the firm on existing client engagements
• Manage engagement budgets and support superiors in developing marketing collaterals, business proposals and new solution / methodology development
• Attention to detail and mentor young interns and analysts within the practice
• Contribute to knowledge management sessions within the practice

Professional -

Planning & Organizing, Time Management, Project Management, Decision making

Technical -

• IT General Controls testing (ITGC), in support of SOC audits – including applications, Operating Systems, ERPs and databases by applying the components of relevant frameworks (e.g., COSO, ERM, COBIT, ISO)
• SSAE 16/ SOC 1 testing and reporting – for IT as well as business process controls,
• SOC 2 testing and reporting – for various trust principles and HITRUST engagements

Functional -

• Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, Access, Power point etc.) with demonstrated ability to coach young team members on the respective tools

Behavioral -

Relationship with peers, US Seniors, Managers and inclination towards resolving client's problems, understand people management, demonstrating clearrly1 values

Educational -

Bachelor of Engineering/ B.Tech/ Masters in Business Administration with major in Information Technology & Systems

Certification -

ISO 27001:2022, CISA (desirable)

'Grant Thornton INDUS' comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isn't just what we do – it's how we do it. We support and enable the firm's purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. We're collaborators – obsessed with quality and ready for anything – who understand the value of strong relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thornton's access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India – Bengaluru and Kolkata