Roles & responsibilities
This role combines people and project management, strategizing AI application development and deployment into Audit, guiding and mentoring a dynamic team, and managing AI products used in Audit. The position calls for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of AI applications in audit practices, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
•Work on developing proof of concepts on various use-cases along with Developers and Solution Architects
•Ability to learn different tools and technologies related to the application of AI in the Audit
•Ability to handle stakeholder relationships across member firms
•Be a coach / mentor to a team of Managers, Seniors, Associates, and train them to deliver high quality solutions
•Demonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the engagement teams
•Use technology (on specific areas of work), continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
•Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the team's skills on industry specific areas of work
Coordinate with onshore team to understand the business needs and work with development team to build custom solutions
Development-
§Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend project demands and offer recommendations on solutions; guide BA’s on best practices for building audit solutions
§Actively lead preparation and review of all relevant documentation to enable tool usage like business requirements, test cases, user manuals, and other required documentation
§Coordinate testing of new solution releases working with the Product Integrity team
§Ensure effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained
§Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholders
Manage people -
§Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation and cooperation.
§Be a performance manager to guide and coach GTS professionals on career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the performance year on their development areas
§Actively participate and lead overall performance development and feedback process at team level and at overall GDC level
§Prior team and people management skills and ability to handle stakeholder relationships are helpful.
Lead projects –
§Lead / participate in firm’s strategic initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility programs
§Experience working in leading audit firms with proven project management skills — managing teams on multiple projects in client-facing roles/debugging skills
§Drive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projects
§Contribute to business development and drive strategic programs and projects; to be implemented within the agreed time and budget
§Sound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines; ensuring adherence of self and team
Mandatory technical & functional skills
•Good knowledge of US GAAS
•Project management skills in development projects
Experience with applying emerging technologies in solution development
Preferred technical & functional skills
•Working knowledge of JIRA
•Experience with Python
Key behavioral attributes/requirements
§Excellent communication skills
§Good management and employee interface
§People management skills with demonstrated ability to build a transparent and cohesive team
§Hands on experience in managing process delivery, emphasis on “People and Process Management”
§Flexible to work timings and working in different technologies and projects
§Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, business leaders and delivery leads, and promote effective cross-team collaboration
§Ensure financial targets of hours and utilization are met. Monitor achievement and implement proactive measures to mitigate deviations
Ability to influence strategy and policies around
Roles & responsibilities
This role combines people and project management, strategizing AI application development and deployment into Audit, guiding and mentoring a dynamic team, and managing AI products used in Audit. The position calls for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of AI applications in audit practices, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
•Work on developing proof of concepts on various use-cases along with Developers and Solution Architects
•Ability to learn different tools and technologies related to the application of AI in the Audit
•Ability to handle stakeholder relationships across member firms
•Be a coach / mentor to a team of Managers, Seniors, Associates, and train them to deliver high quality solutions
•Demonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the engagement teams
•Use technology (on specific areas of work), continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
•Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the team's skills on industry specific areas of work
Coordinate with onshore team to understand the business needs and work with development team to build custom solutions
Development-
§Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend project demands and offer recommendations on solutions; guide BA’s on best practices for building audit solutions
§Actively lead preparation and review of all relevant documentation to enable tool usage like business requirements, test cases, user manuals, and other required documentation
§Coordinate testing of new solution releases working with the Product Integrity team
§Ensure effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained
§Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholders
Manage people -
§Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation and cooperation.
§Be a performance manager to guide and coach GTS professionals on career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the performance year on their development areas
§Actively participate and lead overall performance development and feedback process at team level and at overall GDC level
§Prior team and people management skills and ability to handle stakeholder relationships are helpful.
Lead projects –
§Lead / participate in firm’s strategic initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility programs
§Experience working in leading audit firms with proven project management skills — managing teams on multiple projects in client-facing roles/debugging skills
§Drive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projects
§Contribute to business development and drive strategic programs and projects; to be implemented within the agreed time and budget
§Sound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines; ensuring adherence of self and team
Mandatory technical & functional skills
•Good knowledge of US GAAS
•Project management skills in development projects
Experience with applying emerging technologies in solution development
Preferred technical & functional skills
•Working knowledge of JIRA
•Experience with Python
Key behavioral attributes/requirements
§Excellent communication skills
§Good management and employee interface
§People management skills with demonstrated ability to build a transparent and cohesive team
§Hands on experience in managing process delivery, emphasis on “People and Process Management”
§Flexible to work timings and working in different technologies and projects
§Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, business leaders and delivery leads, and promote effective cross-team collaboration
§Ensure financial targets of hours and utilization are met. Monitor achievement and implement proactive measures to mitigate deviations
Ability to influence strategy and policies around
This role is for you if you have the below
Educational qualifications
§CA (Chartered Accountant) / CPA
Work experience
•Total number of years of work experience – 15+
•Relevant number of years of work experience required – 10+
•Experience as a product manager / product owner
•Demonstrate hands on experience working with technology, preferably in the AI stack or building analytics solutions in Audit
•Formulated and execute strategic plans to integrate technology to drive business / process improvements
•Experience leading technology projects from ideation to implementation
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