Associate Consultant (Transaction Advisory Services) - Open for CPAs

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Assists in the application of accounting, financial, economic and data analysis expertise to address clients’ critical issues.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate and lead in engagement team planning meeting, and prepare minutes of the meeting as applicable.
2. Gather data from interviews with client personnel or from other sources such as minutes of meetings and other specific engagement procedures.
3. Prepare and sign off working papers that document observations and evidence gathered in the course of performing engagement procedures.
4. Check the accuracy of engagement schedules and other documents prepared by client personnel.
5. Perform other specific engagement procedures assigned by the Engagement Lead Consultant or Managing Consultant.
6. Ensure all procedures in the work programs are completely and appropriately performed and documented.
7. Respond promptly to the review notes and follow-ups of the Lead Consultant, Managing Consultant or Partner and document review notes disposal appropriately in the working papers.
8. Exercise professional skepticism and diligence in carrying out and completing assigned tasks
9. Inform promptly the Engagement Lead Consultant about problems and engagement issues encountered
10. Take the initiative to do research and discuss with the Engagement Lead Consultant or Managing Consultant the possible resolution to any engagement issue identified during the course of the audit
11. File evidence relevant to the engagement in an engagement binder
12. Complete all workpapers (related Audit Methodology or Tool files and engagement binders) before the release of the report
13. Submit supporting workpapers (related voyager files and engagement binders) during the review process

1. Establish and maintain clear coordination and good working relationship with client personnel, superiors, teammates, and other associate within and outside the firm at all times
2. Maintain a “can-do” and positive attitude at all times in accepting assignments and working with other P&A personnel
3. Administrative Functions and Others
4. Provide assistance to higher-level personnel in the preparation of proposals and in the conduct of other projects
5. Organize working paper files prior to review by higher-level personnel or before turning over to Central Files
6. Complete and submit accurate time reports in a timely manner
7. Comply with the policies, procedures, and established, unwritten practices of the firm and the division

1. Must have a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Information Technology or any other related courses
2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
3. Outstanding academic and leadership credentials
4. Fresh CPA board exam passers are encouraged to apply

1. Advanced communication, interpersonal skills along with good or developing negotiation skills
2. Ability to self-prioritize tasks, deadline and detail sensitive
3. Willingness to travel on short notice and for extended periods of time
4. Positive and energetic attitude and motivation to work in a fast-paced environment
5. Drive to work independently while being an effective team member
6. Proactive in asking clarifying questions
7. Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other spreadsheet application