Manager – US Audit

Technology skills, Competencies, Experience and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of assigned audit engagements, ensuring files are reviewed

and completed to an exceptionally high standard within required deadlines.

• Work full-time on U.S. market engagements from the India office, managing

assigned audit engagements for clients.

• Review workpapers prepared by India and U.S. team members, ability to

independently start assigned areas based on information provided by the U.S.

engagement team and/or engagement partner.

• Balance multiple priorities by considering risk, importance, urgency, political

impacts, and other interdependencies.

• Take full end-to-end ownership of audit engagements, including planning,

risk assessment, execution, review, and reporting.

• Interact directly with U.S. clients throughout all phases of the engagement.

• Apply strong technical knowledge and judgment to develop well-reasoned,

well-researched positions on client issues.

• Demonstrates strong technical knowledge and judgment and develop well-reasoned and researched arguments on client issues.

• Manage PBC lists, engagement timelines, and partner expectations efficiently.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the organization’s business processes

and identify opportunities to optimize engagement delivery.

• Provide timely guidance to colleagues on quality, process, and risk

management matters, leveraging experience to help resolve issues and

strengthen compliance.

• Create an environment of high performance that promotes a clear

understanding of team goals and individual contributions.

• Proactively coach team members and coachees to build technical,

interpersonal, and soft skills and improve overall competence.

• Lead and coach the team effectively, providing regular individual feedback to

deliver efficient, high-quality audit services to Wipfli clients.

• Proactively lead the audit from planning through issuance, ensuring client

deadlines are met through efficient execution and high-quality delivery.

• Manage multiple deadlines and relationships (internal and external), identify

and escalate audit issues and risks, and ensure timely resolution of queries

through the team.

• Build meaningful working relationships with partners and senior managers to

generate additional work from existing clients and support selling new client

proposals.

• Resolve issues that hinder effective teamwork, even during times of change and

uncertainty.

• Collaborate with partners and senior managers on integration proposals and

business development calls.

• Manage escalation emails and calls.

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the industry one is aligned to and strive for

becoming an expert within the industry

• Exercise strong review and judgment skills in file reviews, coaching team

members, and resolving complex audit issues.

• Support work transition initiatives to India offices, including workforce

capacity planning and utilization management.

• Participate regularly in professional development, networking events, and

relevant training seminars.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and U.S. GAAS.

• Working knowledge of audit software such as CaseWare and IDEA is preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools and Adobe Acrobat/PDF.

You would need to have the following behavioral competencies:

• Strong work ethic with high sense of integrity, professional conduct, and

respect for colleagues, clients, and stakeholders

• Strong command of spoken and written English, with the ability to

communicate effectively with U.S.-based team members primarily through

electronic channels.

• Ability to inspire and motivate others, driving commitment and

engagement.

• Demonstrates sound decision-making and a willingness to take ownership

of outcomes.

• Strong supervisory, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to train, coach, and mentor others.

• High self-accountability with a proactive, ownership mindset.

• Motivated enough to take complete ownership of tasks, activities, and

initiatives.

• Consistently exhibits flexibility and responsiveness in meeting client needs

and managing client expectations.

• Actively pursues professional growth, shares knowledge with others, and

consistently prioritizes team success.

• Curiosity and a continuous focus on identifying ways to add value for clients.

Specific Skills that will have an added advantage:

• Working knowledge of Dynamic Audit Solution (DAS) and/or Onpoint

Audit Methodology.

• Experience in public and private company audits, review engagements,

compilation, or preparation engagements are required. Experience in

Commercial MRD, Technology, or Tribal /Government industry audits

will be an added advantage.

Qualifications : Chartered Accountancy/CPA

Work location : Wipfli India, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad

Preferred Industries: Tribal / Government Audit (NFP/NPO) / Casino Audit / Single Audit (Uniform Guidance)