Associate 1 - RC Process Risk & Controls

Job Description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.Qualification and Minimum Entry Requirements

• Chartered Accountant/CPA/CMA with 0 to 1 year of experience in US-based internal audit, SOX advisory, financial controls, contract compliance, and credit reviews
• Strong understanding of financial and operational audits, and ability to design and assess internal controls over financial reporting and SOX 404
• Must have proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Visio and openness to leverage new tools.
• Comfortable with hybrid work environment, strong project management, time management, prioritization and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required for frequent communication with RSM International clients.
• Ability to travel to meet business needs and work collaboratively with others in-person and remotely.

Position and Key Responsibilities

• As a part of RSM USIs growing Process Risk and Controls Practice, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.
• In the Process Risk and Controls Practice, we frequently work with US engagement teams as or alongside a clients internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, Sarbanes-Oxley project team, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

Contributions to Firm Culture

• Be open to new ideas and challenges and help foster a culture that encourages people to ask questions, think creatively, seek diverse perspectives, and challenge those around you.
• Develop executive presence through interactions with management within RSM and our clients.
• Develop meaningful relationships with client personnel and colleagues.
• Support RSMs goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions.

Client Experience

• Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members.
• Learn about the industries and clients that we serve in the middle market and leverage your understanding to become your clients trusted advisor.
• Execute components of internal audit under offshore delivery model in an effective and efficient manner
• Create/review narratives or flowcharts for a process. Identify and review all risks and controls for a process as needed.
• Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions to best advise our clients.
• Exercise professional skepticism, judgment and adhere to the code of ethics while on engagements.
• Work collaboratively as a part of the team and communicate effectively with clients and RSM consulting professionals, supervisors, managers, and senior management in the U.S. daily.

Talent Experience

• Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment.
• Proactively seek out opportunities to learn from team members, build a coaching/mentoring network and take advantage of training opportunities to continually expand skills.
• Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received.

Business Development

• Participate in relevant industry associations and learning/development events to build industry perspective and contacts.
• Subscribes to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable.
• Gain knowledge of key fundamentals, regulatory environment, and terminology for your relevant industries
• Build an internal network and become aware of other services provided by the firm.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance lifes demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.Locations: IND-HR-Gurugram-HQ27-The Headquarters, India

Keyskills :
financial audits understanding internal controls assessment proficiency in excel project management skills communication skillsinternal audit cpa sox sox 404 cma chartered accountant financial reporting