RC-PROCESS and CONTROLS-PandC Americas-Manager
- Kochi, Kerala
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Delivery and Team management
- Manage a team of Staffs and Seniors (across locations) to manage delivery of the SOX engagements - including scoping, test of design, test of effectiveness and reporting - for multiple processes across clients
- Provide guidance to Staffs and Seniors to conduct effective assessment to comply to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
- Conduct / Lead control rationalization and standardization activity or re-design existing controls for business processes
- Evaluate control gaps noted during design or operating effectiveness testing, provide recommendations and track remediation
- Responsible to define budget, track actuals against the budget and resource planning / scheduling
- Independently manage client process owners with minimal supervision
- Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) to drive the value for the client
- Demonstrate application and solution-based approach to problem solving while executing client engagements
- Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate on a timely basis
- Design and lead area specific transition plan within agreed timelines
- Spear head the team performing analytics and benchmarking activities for clients
- Drive process automation and implement opportunities for continuous improvements
- Market Leadership and client management
- Executive-level skills in client relationship management and the hold conversations with senior executives.
- Partnering with onshore teams to understand client's business & related industry issues / trends for global clients.
- Identify buyers, influencers & stakeholders in existing client engagements and build strong relationships.
- Assist Senior Managers / Directors in driving the account management agenda by focusing on high impact opportunities.
- Contribute to new solution development basis the industry trends and client's problem statement
- Conduct knowledge sharing discussions & contribute to EY thought leadership.
- Supports in responding to RFP / RFIs
- Support multiple innovation initiatives to enhance existing solutions leveraging emerging technologies like Robotics, AI, Advanced Analytics
- Collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, sharing your knowledge and experience to guide business decisions.
- Monitoring industry news, tools and trends while suggesting potential risks, as well as opportunities to improve the way we work.
- Operational Excellence
- Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service.
- Manage engagement budgets and ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.
- People related
- Display teamwork, integrity and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation.
- Utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.
- Understand EY and its service lines. Actively encourage team members to contribute ideas.
- Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members. Contribute to the learning & development agenda and knowledge harnessing initiatives.
- Exceptional command on spoken and written English
- Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations
- Highly analytical, organized and meticulous consulting skills
- Strong academic history (degree in Business, Accounting, or similar work experience in similar industry, Big 4 preferred)
- Proficient in MS-Office Suite, data analysis & validation
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize deliverables effectively in order to achieve optimum results.
- More than 7 years of a “Big 4” or professional firm or professional industry experience in risks & controls, with more than 4 years of experience in SOX / internal controls
- Strong understanding of SOX and COSO framework
- CIA certification is preferred
- Strong academic history (degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering or similar)
- Strong multi-project management skills
- Skilled at collaborating, motivating and guiding high performance teams.
- Cognitive problem solving capabilities, quick decision making skills and ability to handle complex situations with a calm demeanor
- Exceptional command on spoken and written English
- Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to think differently and innovate
- Responsible for the performance and appraisal of direct reports, including training and developing necessary skill sets to enable them to grow in their careers.
- Mentor and coach junior team members, enabling them to meet their performance goals and successfully grow their careers.
- A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
- Opportunities to work with EY Risk -Internal Audit practices global with leading businesses across a range of industries
- Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you