Senior Associate

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. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Qualification and Minimum Entry Requirements

• Chartered Accountant with at least 3 years 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 advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, MS Forms, 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 member of RSM USI’s 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 client’s 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 creative, 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 RSM’s 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
• Independently implements and coaches associates on foundational industry policies, procedures, and work-programs
• Participate in risk assessment management interviews. Update risk assessment models and complete initial draft of identified risks
• Create/review narratives or flowcharts for a process. Identify and review all risks and controls for a process as needed
• Reviewing, documenting, and testing of control’s design and operating effectiveness for business process transactions, access controls, segregation of duties and automated controls for internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley
• Perform first level review of associates work for accuracy, completeness, and well-reasoned conclusions and complete status documents for client delivery
• 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
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements and ensure service excellence through prompt responses to internal and external clients, while actively contributing to other firm initiatives
• 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
• Challenge yourself to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment

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 and leadership capability
• Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form. Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received.
• Help, guide, and provide feedback to associates assigned to work with you
• Support recruiting efforts by understanding and promoting the RSM brand

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

You want your next step to be the right one. You’ve worked hard to get where you are today. And now you’re ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you’ll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.
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