Financial Consulting Associate - Finance as a Service

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About RSM US Offices in India (USI)

The RSM US Offices in India (USI) supports RSM U.S. risk consulting, transaction advisory, technical accounting, financial consulting, technology and management consulting, tax and assurance engagement teams by providing access to highly skilled professionals for repeatable business processes over an extended business day. USI is a member of RSM International, the sixth largest global network of independent accounting, tax and consulting firms.

RSM is looking for an Associate / Senior Associate to join our FaaS team in lease accounting. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. Our clients include firms in a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, and commercial to name just a few.  Experienced in serving clients with international presence, and a number of diverse organizational structures, our professionals can help develop meaningful solutions for your business.

The Associate / Senior Associate will be an integral team member by assisting in our lease accounting practice. He/ she will work with teams of technical accounting on different engagements in area of Lease Accounting, Accounting and Finance Optimization, Audit readiness, global conversion accounting. This team assists to clients to better understand the implication of changes in accounting standards guidelines as well to assist them in area of complex accounting matters.

Qualification and Minimum Entry Requirements

• Chartered Accountant/CPA/Semi-qualified professional with 0-4 years of experience in lease accounting as per ASC 842/IFRS 16 with experience of bringing operational efficiencies and process optimization in that space.
• Candidate should have strong technical knowledge of US-GAAP/IFRS particularly with regard to lease accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret the data and engagement requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Experience of working on diverse lease accounting tools (preferred)

Position Responsibilities

• Perform high quality execution of lease accounting deliverables
• Participate in multiple engagements within the Technical Accounting Consulting practice to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to U.S. based public clients
• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of complex accounting concepts.
• Understand RSM’s service lines and work as a team in providing an integrated service delivery.
• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the consulting work plan and client deliverables
• Open to work on other solution sets considering business requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures related to lease accounting.
• Support the development and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.  

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