GCR US - Assistant Manager

Job description

Job purpose

·  Develop, mentor and supervise Analysts and Advanced Analysts:
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Act as a counsellor for Analysts and Advanced Analysts

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Proactively recognize issues and recommend solutions

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Proactively seek opportunities to diversify client load and exposure to different teams

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Foster collaboration and constructive communication within the team

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Demonstrate leadership and executive presence

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Demonstrate basic presentation and public speaking skills, while actively participating in meetings

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Communicate in face-to-face situations, by phone and via email, and determine the appropriate mechanism for communicating, given the situation

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Display general knowledge of engagement “big picture” and work towards obtaining appropriate certification

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Manage own and/or other’s impact on project economics, including controlling costs, monitoring budget to actual differences

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Communicate your progress and the project status to supervisors worldwide

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Take ownership of your schedule and proactively seek work when necessary to meet your annual chargeability goal

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Adhere to practice protocol and other internal processes consistently

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Explore the opportunity of going on rotation

Your people responsibilities:

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In addition to specific competencies required for your role, you will also focus on developing the following in relation to firm-wide competencies:

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Identifying opportunities for process improvement

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Ensuring use of the methodologies, tools and technology specific to tax

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Encouraging others to ask critical questions and share their ideas and concerns openly

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Helping people contribute more by clarifying performance expectations and providing balanced and constructive feedback with specific behavioural examples

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Developing strengths and opportunities collaboratively with team members by encouraging people to take action following feedback

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Contributing to a positive team environment by demonstrating consistent commitment and optimism towards work challenges

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Maintaining focus of team members on work products; holding others accountable for timely completion of high-quality work

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Showing a sense of urgency in responding to clients and team needs by responding to all queries/concerns promptly

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Focusing team members on key quality drivers for work assignments

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Building positive relationships with internal professionals and client personnel by demonstrating integrity and genuineness

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Should be EA certified.