KGS::Deal Advisory::Accounting Advisory Services::Assistant Manager

Job description

Managing a team of staff to execute on client engagements and US practice development initiatives related to technical accounting and transaction advisory. This will include:

 Working directly with the onshore engagement team on a daily basis to deliver work to onshore clients;

 Managing a team of staff to support the engagement delivery and managing staffing resource decisions as required for the engagement

 Reviewing staff work and providing feedback and training as required

 Acting as a performance manager for the staff and being involved in the career development of the staff

 Training the staff on various US GAAP/IFRS/SEC Reporting guidance

 Delivering on a range of technical accounting and transaction advisory engagements. This will include:

 Acting as a Subject Matter Expert on technical accounting matters (US GAAP/IFRS).

 Providing accounting advisory support and research to clients, including implementation assistance with new accounting standards

 Assisting with Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory filings for spin-offs, carve-outs, initial public offerings (IPO), debt offerings, and other acquisition filings for both domestic and cross-border transactions

 Providing conversion services to U.S. and foreign registered companies that need a change in their financial reporting to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

 Providing transaction oriented accounting and reporting assistance for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, complex capital raising and financing structures, financial instruments, revenue recognition, and provide fresh-start accounting support to clients upon emergence from bankruptcy

 Coordinating with on-shore technical accounting teams to understand their accounting issue(s) and provide research assistance on an as-needed basis on U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting pronouncements.

 Authoring on an as-needed basis white-papers, position papers, etc., on technical accounting matters for which research was performed. To research and author proactively, accounting white papers, position papers, etc. relating to current and anticipated industry/economic developments in such a way that these can then be used to pitch to potential clients for firm services.

 Supporting onshore business development related to areas such as proposals for new business, US GAAP/IFRS convergence, new accounting pronouncements and other regulatory changes which impact accounting decisions

Take an active role in building and developing the AAS practice at KGS. This will include:

 Acting as a member of the AAS management team at KGS and making decisions on a range of practice operations and development initiatives, including staff training, performance management, and business development.

 Taking an active role in developing the skill sets and competencies of the staff members

 Building relationships with the onshore teams in order to drive hours offshore.

Essential skills required

Education / professional qualifications

CA / CPA / ACCA

Prior Experience:

Chartered Accountant (ICAI or ACCA) or CPA with 9+yrs of post qualification financial audit experience with a public accounting or advisory firm plus training experience in same or similar organization, or equal number of experience in financial reporting/ consolidation experience with a Fortune 500 organization or similar large organization in India.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university projects and must have good knowledge of IFRS / USGAAP

Project and Team management exposure

 Prior experience in project scoping, effort estimate, project work planning, team handling, staffing, providing feedback, etc.

 Led team on projects and experience of handling direct reportees including their performance management

 Credible record of operating as an independent contributor and also working as part of a team during larger projects

 Evidence of managing client / stakeholder relationships, preferably in an off-shore / on-shore environment.

Technical skills:

 Strong understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS. Ability to research, read, comprehend and critically examine accounting standards and other pronouncements in order to have an informed point of view is a MUST.

 Additional expose to SEC reporting requirements is preferred.

 Demonstrated strong analytical skills and the ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Behavioral / team skills

 Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality and ethical standards and values

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 Team player; self-driven and ability to work independently as well as able to motivate team members.

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