Manager Germany

Proposed designation Manager
Role type Individual contributor/Supervisory 
Reporting to  Senior Manager/Associate Director
Geo to be supported Germany
Work timings 9:00 to 5:30

We are recruiting for a Manager in the Germany Audit Corporates team. Working as a Manager in this team, your responsibilities will include:
 

• Leading and managing a team of fresh graduates and experienced professionals (including AM's) working on audits for German Audit practice.
• Managing international clients and leading the audits
• Auditing complex sections of the financial statements of companies as per country specific statutory requirements and International Standards
• Act as main point of contact for onshore departments and build strong relationships with key contacts in Germany
• Work with the senior management and key German contacts to develop business and grow the team
• Make regular contact with Germany to ensure staff are booked to audits and utilized effectively and take feedback on quality of work delivered
• Track key metrics related to type of work performed, quality of deliverables and feedback from onshore
• Develop and deliver training sessions based on the themes identified from onshore feedback and quality reviews
• Maintaining the data confidentiality and adherence to the risk management policy by the team members.
• Work with L&D team to identify training needs
• Work with Recruitment team to support hiring needs
• Act as the Performance Manager and lead the career development of team members
• Coach Assistant Managers on performing reviews
• Motivate and develop Assistant Managers/Seniors to be effective team leaders
   

This role is for you if you have  the below
Educational qualifications 
Professional Chartered Accountancy qualification (ICAI)

Work experience
6+ year experience with a Big 4 in a client facing environment working with corporate and/or international clients Skillset

Preferred technical & functional skills 
Technical skills:

In depth knowledge of external/statutory audits and audit methodology as per Standards on Auditing
Understanding of international GAAP, IFRS and Internal controls over Financial reporting.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Proficiency/Working knowledge of Adobe Professional would be an added advantage
 

Key behavioral attributes/requirements
 

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Excellent project management skill to be able to leverage large project with effective problem-solving approach.
3. Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality, and ethical standards and values
4. Leadership and Coaching skills
5. Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours and work environments.
6. Effective at inspiring and motivating team members in order to deliver high quality standards.
7. Recognizing the developmental requirements of team members and set goals to achieve them.
8. Ability to work independently and motivate team members
9. Analytical thinking
10. Team Player
11. Self-driven