BDO RISE Hiring - Assurance -Senior Associate - Real Estate

Job Duties - Assurance - Senior Associate - Real Estate Fund

• Help audit clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters
• 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
• Participate in the audit and preparation of financial statements and reports
• Perform analytical reviews of audit documents and preparing the documentation supporting audit opinions
• Utilizing specialized audit software to develop audit work papers, perform tracking and forecasting for audit engagements
• Applies knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work
• Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control and conduct audit tests
• Documents, validates, and assesses effectiveness of internal control system
• Determine and communicate improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures

Key Skills

• Performing audit procedures as per BDO Audit Methodology
• Be an effective team player
• 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 and contribute to new business development
• Identifying and reacting to potential risks and developing new ways to improve our products and processes that promote growth
• 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 & experience

• Knowledge of current market trends/updates in the Asset Management Industry
• Experience in serving clients from Asset Management Industry
• Experience in auditing complex capital structures, capital commitments, investment valuations (ASC 820 levels 1, 2 and 3), ASC 820 investment disclosures, performance allocations/carried interest, cash flows and Financial Highlights

Aids to fulfill the Job Duties

• 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 relevant to audit industry

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education:

• Bachelors or masters degree in accounting or equivalent

Experience:

• Two (2) to Five (5) years prior work experience in public accounting required
• Prior supervisory experience
• Prior Experience in Asset Management Industry Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Venture Capital

License/Certifications:

• CA/CPA/ACCA qualified 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 skill
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS
• Able to resolve complex accounting issuesRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile