Assurance Senior Associate

Job Summary

BDO RISE stands for round-the-clock international services for excellence and is dedicated to providing exceptional client service in the global economy to BDO USA

Our professionals leverage consistent best practices to delivery outstanding service and solutions.

BDO RISE serves BDO USA, which utilizes the services of BDO RISE in delivering its final work product to BDO USAs clients across its Assurance, Tax, Advisory and BDO Digital practices

Job Duties

Client Service

• Ensure the delivery of timely and high-quality work, as per BDO Audit Methodology and in line with the expectations
• Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures
• Perform operating procedures and systems of internal control and conduct audit tests
• Perform analytical reviews of audit documents and preparing the documentation supporting audit opinion
• Utilizing specialized audit software to develop audit work papers.
• Demonstrate professionalism, competence and excellent communication when dealing with US counterpart
• Applies knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work
• Document, validate, and assesses effectiveness of internal control system
• Determines and communicates improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures

Key Skills

• Performing audit procedures as per BDO Audit Methodology
• Be an effective team player
• Take responsibility for various operational aspects related to assigned engagements
• Establish knowledge of the sources of accounting and auditing literature and show strong analytical skills
• Proactively building relationships that support our ability to provide tailored services that meet a wide range of assurance needs
• Ability to spread positive work culture, teaming and BDO core values
• Discuss all significant accounting, auditing and issues identified during the audit with the immediate supervisor
• Continually updating your understanding of business trends and emerging technologies to maintain your reputation as a trusted business advisor
• Applies knowledge and understanding of US GAAP, US GAAS, AICPA, SEC and PCAOB regulations and guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles
• Implement high standards of quality in the day-to-day work.

Industry knowledge

• Knowledge of current market issues in the Commercial Industries
• Experience serving clients in the Commercial Assurance Sector

Aids to fulfill the Job Duties

Other duties as required:

• Access to necessary technical tools and literature
• Learning and development tailored to your roles and responsibilities
• Opportunity to develop relevant skills to build your career
• Chance to work in a dynamic environment
• Support in gaining a professional qualification (e.g., CPA/ACCA/CA)

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education:

• Bachelors or masters degree in accounting or equivalent

Experience:

• Three (3)+ years prior work experience in public accounting required
• Prior Experience in the Commercial Assurance (Manufacturing & Distribution, Retail & Consumer Products, Technology, Professional Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Natural Resources, Gaming and Restaurants, Non-Profit & Higher Education)

License/Certifications:

• CPA preferred
• ACCA preferred
• CA preferred

Software:

• Microsoft Office Products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS
• Leadership skills demonstrating professional judgment and problem-solving abilities