Assurance Associate, Financial Institutions

About the Role

The Assurance Associate - Financial Institutions role at RSM US in India focuses on providing high-quality client service to companies of various sizes and industries. This role involves developing strong working relationships and understanding client businesses and challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the RSM US audit approach, methodology, and tools.
• Perform audit procedures and tests in accordance with RSM audit methodology, based on the overall audit plan.
• Ensure proper documentation of work performed.
• Identify accounting and auditing issues and discuss them with the audit in-charge for resolution.
• Assist the engagement team in preparing audit reports and management letters.
• Exercise professional skepticism, judgment, and adhere to the code of ethics.
• Ensure documentation complies with the firm's quality standards.
• Collaborate effectively with the team and communicate daily with RSM audit professionals, supervisors, and senior management in the U.S.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables to ensure service excellence.
• Provide prompt responses to internal and external clients.
• Coordinate the development and execution of the audit work plan and client deliverables.
• Understand RSM US and RSM's line of business service offerings and provide integrated service delivery.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
• Participate in a range of projects and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, initiative, and timely completion of work.
• Develop an understanding of clients' needs, expectations, business, industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values, and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong Data Analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Vlookups, pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication (English), as frequent communication with RSM International clients is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Commerce (B.Com).

Experience Specifics

• Non-qualified candidates: 1 year of relevant experience.
• CA qualified, ACCA/CPA qualified candidates: 0-1 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CA/ACCA/CPA freshers who have successfully achieved certification.