Manager - Audit - Non Profit Firm - CA/CPA

Job Role :

- Lead or supervise the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of a not-for-profit organization audit, including performing audits in accordance with GAGAS

- Experience performing audits of various types of not-for-profit organizations such as higher education institutions, religious, social service and cultural organizations, among others

- Familiarity with US GAAP related to contribution revenue and pledges receivable, alternative investment portfolios, and endowment net assets

- Experience in performing an audit in accordance with OMB Uniform Guidance (Single Audit), specifically determining major programs, performing risk assessment on major programs, testing allowable costs and other direct and material compliance requirements (for example, cash management and reporting)

- Experience auditing the Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster major program in accordance with the annual OMB Compliance Supplement

- Working knowledge of relevant accounting standards per US GAAP e.g., ASC 958

- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion.

- Proactive while communicating operational challenges to US teams regarding availability of team members, utilization of hours, actively seeking and providing feedback.

- Provide supervision and support to the engagement staff, seniors and supervisors and promote open communication to the engagement partner.

- Collaborate with engagement team seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolution and make recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement.

- Manage multiple engagements with various teams to meet client deadlines.

- Participate in recruitment.

Skills :

- 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

- Team management: Manage a team of at least 15 members (10 Analyst/ Associate and 5 Senior Associates)

- Problem Solving Skills: Resolve problems of team and Manage escalation emails and calls and resolve the matter.

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

Professional Experience / Qualifications :

- CA/CPA qualified

- Minimum 7-9 years of progressive audit experience in a medium to large public accounting firm or equivalent

- Big 4 experience a plus