Assurance Associate, FTH

About the Role

Assurance Associates provide timely, high-quality client service to large and small companies across various industries. They will develop strong working relationships and collaborate with teams to understand clients' businesses and challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values, and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues.
• 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, ensuring proper documentation of work performed.
• Identify accounting and auditing issues and discuss them with the audit in-charge to solve arising issues.
• Assist engagement teams in the preparation of audit reports and management letters.
• Exercise professional skepticism, judgment, and adhere to the code of ethics during engagements.
• Ensure documentation complies with the firm's quality standards.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively with RSM audit professionals, supervisors, and senior management in the U.S. on a daily basis.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables to ensure service excellence through prompt responses to internal and external clients.
• Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations, including coordinating the development and execution of the audit work plan and client deliverables.
• Understand RSM’s line of business service offerings and work as a global team in providing integrated service delivery.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
• Participate in a range of projects and be open to collaborating and working with multiple teams, demonstrating critical thinking, problem-solving, initiative, and timely completion of work.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong Data Analytical skills, including advanced Excel skills (V-lookups, pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication (English), as the position requires frequent communication with RSM International clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Commerce/MBA.
• Fresher – 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualification: Articleship from Big 4.
• Preferred Qualification: 50% completion of ACCA, CA, or CPA.