Statutory Audit Role

Ideal Profile : Should have worked with reputed India firms (candidates from big 4 firms or from industry with prior firm experience would be preferred with difference in employment less than 2 years, since he/she was part of an Audit firm)

Job Profile :

- Reviews all contacts or potential contacts, clearly distinguishing between individuals who can make buying decisions, those who can influence decisions, and those who can get PwC access to decision makers.

- Identifies issues clients may not recognize and recommends solutions that are appropriate for client and business/regulatory environment.

- Leads or participates in a knowledge network (Community of Practice).

- Demonstrates leadership, passion, enthusiasm and personal dedication to the Firm's vision.

- Demonstrates confidence and expertise in the presentation of new ideas and deliverables.

- Does not compromise on quality or professional standards; stands ground in the face of client or internal pressure.

- Defines project strategy for multiple and/or complex projects.

- Advise clients and teams on technical accounting issues relating to IFRS and/or US GAAP

- Can actively manage multiple small and/or medium-sized engagements simultaneously, or a large multi-location engagement, involving on an average 6 or more staff and 1 or more client staff. Adopts a holistic approach to the engagement by (a) understanding the rationale for the engagement; as well as (b) making a conscious effort to understand the client's industry and business.

- Contribute to quality reviews for technical tasks on own projects.

- Negotiate billing (Fees & Expenses) schedules and raising invoices accordingly

- Is able to actively define the scope of the assignment so as to maintain a balance between the effort, cost and expected value addition by the client.

- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Audit Framework w.r.t:

- Sampling Guidance

- Working Paper Requirements

- Re-performance Standards

- Quality Requirements

- Social Compliance reviews while guiding junior colleagues.

- Also demonstrate ability to tailor and then use appropriate methodology / practice aide /work plan for use during a client engagement.

- Technical skills - basic understanding of SOX (have done SOX related work is desirable), knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS (desirable). Other Skills

- Reinvents oneself by developing new areas of expertise to address changes in work or business environment.

- Thorough technical knowledge on Corporate Law, Accounting Standards, Auditing Standards, CARO Principles, Companies Act

- Basic knowledge of Indirect tax, FEMA and Transfer Pricing (Desirable)

- Project Management -Leading the project from the front, timely execution and completion, ability to foresee project pain areas and work out alternate resolutions

- Communication & Interpersonal -good communication and presentation skills, ability to discuss and handle senior management of the clients, connecting well with the client and team members.

- Report writing -clarity of thought, articulation of observation/issues, good command over written language

- Ability to prepare good proposals & have good networking skills

- General -self starter, highly committed, self-motivated, driven by objectives and high value system

- Working knowledge of MS Office- word, power point and excel