Manager - Audit - Hospitality

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of StrengthSM in today’s modern business landscape. Withum empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management needs. Withum is a place where talent thrives. We recruit only the best and brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business.

Withum’s multiemployer benefit plan Industry team provides support and guidance to our clients to succeed in a technology-driven world full of ever-changing rules and regulations. Withum believes that when you stand together for a common purpose, dreams for a better world become reality. You’ll be working with a team of renowned experts and thought leaders in the industry who are passionate about what they do! There are great leadership and advancement opportunities for this role in the multiemployer benefit plans Industry team. The path for promotion is transparent and we work closely with professional by assigning career coaches to ensure that they obtain the right skills for readiness for the next level in their career.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Strong technical expertise for accounting and auditing topics and standards along with Employee Benefit Plan industry specialization.

• Experience in end-to-end audits of Employee Benefit Plans.

• Working knowledge in variety of Employee Benefit Plans including but not limited to Defined contribution plans, Defined Benefit plans, Employee Stock Option Plans and Health & Welfare plans.

• Understanding of risks relevant to Employee Benefit Plans and their audit procedures.

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in a wide variety of industries with the ability to manage and deliver quality results.

• Maintain active communication with clients/US teams to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively.

• Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvements and process improvements and serve as a business advisor to the client.

• Team with partners and senior managers on integration proposals and business development calls.

• Manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast- paced, interactive, results-based team environment by leading and collaborating with diverse teams.

• Perform and conduct detail review of Senior Associate's work (Detailed or Quality depending on the complexity of task and experience of Senior Associate).

• Provide on the job training and coaching to audit team members. Facilitate and lead trainings.

• Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.

• Conduct one to one meeting with Senior Associates at regular intervals to discuss technical, soft skills and career development goals.

• Manage escalation emails and calls.

• Ensure that audit documentation follows quality standards of the Firm and share knowledge with the team on new guidance or standard releases and implementation.

• Actively participate in recruiting talent to the firm.

• Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis.

• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client US CPA (licensed) or Indian CA

• Proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office tools.

• Excellent written and oral communications

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong people and project management skills

• Problem Solving Skills: Identify and resolve problems/issues. Manage work escalations proactively as and when they occur.

• Agile: Ability to adapt and accept challenging situations and tasks and perform with the utmost professionalism.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and CA / CPA

At least 7 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff

Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP due to the complexity of the engagements in this sector

Exceptional client service and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment

Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management and those charged with governance

Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skill

Knowledge of or experience preparing IRS Form 990, 990T, and related state returns, not required

Knowledge of CCH audit tool, not required

Website: www.withum.com

Withum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.