Independence Senior Associate 2

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The Office of Risk Management (ORM) supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage RSM (or “Firm”) US risk. The RSM InTrust Operations (Ops) Team Senior 2 reports to the Manager 1 and assists with managing risk to the firm regarding independence requirements of regulatory bodies including the Securities Exchange Commission, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. They will manage the intake and analysis of the relevant submissions and the review process prior to system update, including hosting phone and video calls with engagement teams to clarify updates. During off-peak periods, the Senior may directly make updates and be responsible for creating training materials, job aides and other resources to assist the team in its day-to-day activities. As a subject matter expert on the independence affiliate rules, they will also coach stakeholders on the affiliate rules.

Essential Duties

• Maintenance of the relationships and data in RSM InTrust
• Coaching Client Engagement teams and other stakeholders on the independence affiliate rules
• Identifying opportunities for, and proposing and implementing, process improvements
• Monitoring their workload and ensuring assignments are timely actioned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or other business degree

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Comprehending rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (required)
• Facilitating coaching of stakeholders of all levels on complex regulatory matters
• Awareness of different independence rulesets, including SEC, PCAOB and AICPA (required)
• Awareness of interrelated policies, processes, and personnel (preferred)
• Communicating information clearly and concisely, in writing to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts (required)
• Developing conflict resolution skills (required)
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products including familiarity with SharePoint as a document repository (required)
• Learning to identify and recommend process improvement and efficiency (required)
• Learning to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources and networks (preferred)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion (required)
• Collaborating with stakeholders via written word and phone and video discussions in English.
  

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years’ experience in public accounting (required), preferably with some exposure to independence considerations in professional practice.
• Coaching and monitoring a team in a highly standardized, process driven, environment.
• Familiarity with an accounting firm’s entity management system (required) preferably at a Big Four accounting firm (preferred)

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Coaching and monitoring a team in a highly standardized environment.
• Monitoring team activities and proactively identifying and remediating challenges.
• Providing real-time coaching to junior staff.
• Maintaining team morale through a period of change.
• Acts to make things better by making deliberate attempts to add value. Seeks information from supervisor for guidance on consultative approach (required)
• Organizational and prioritization skills (required)
• Able to adapt quickly to changes in process (required)
• Facilitate technically complex discussions with stakeholders of all staff levels
• Proactive in requesting and providing feedback (required)
• Timely engaging the Ops Team Manager 1, where appropriate. (preferred)

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.  

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.