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The Office of Risk Management (“O.R.M”) supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage RSM US (or “Firm”) risk. Individuals in the Independence Senior Associate 2 role will assist with managing risk by supporting multiple teams within RSM’s Office of Risk Management, working in the Firm’s independence systems (entity management system (“EMS”), personal independence tool, and services assessment tool). The Independence Senior Associate 2 will support these various functions as seasonal volumes fluctuate and will gain visibility into the key operational activities of the Risk Management function. Responsibilities will include processing updates to the entity management system, researching internal databases, summarizing research findings, delivering summary reports to engagement teams and leadership, supporting independence search procedures, and other responsibilities as required. The Independence Senior Associate 2 will also provide procedural support to engagement teams navigating the Firm's independence and conflict check requirements.
Essential Duties
- Maintenance of EMS relationships and data, conducting consultations with client servers, and reviewing proposed edits to the EMS, especially in times of high volume
- Assisting the Operations team, Client Engagement teams, and other stakeholders with understanding independence affiliate rules
- Creating and reviewing process documents, training materials, and other resources to assist the team’s and Firm’s success and growth
- Identifying opportunities for, and proposing and implementing, process improvements
- Other duties, as assigned
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 (required)
Communicating information clearly and concisely, in writing to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts (required)
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion (required)
Demonstrating expert conflict resolution skills (required)
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including familiarity with SharePoint as a document repository (required)
Ability to identify and recommend process improvement and efficiency (required)
Ability to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources and networks (preferred)
Providing status reporting and frequent check-ins with management
EXPERIENCE
5+ years’ experience in public accounting (required)
Exposure to independence considerations in professional practice (required)
3+ years’ experience coaching, leading, and monitoring a team in a highly standardized, process-driven environment (required)
3+ years’ experience with an accounting firm’s entity management system (required), preferably at a Big Four accounting firm (preferred)
Working with teams internationally (required)
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Organizational and prioritization skills
Able to adapt quickly to changes in process
Facilitating technically complex discussions with stakeholders
Proactively requesting and providing feedback
Coaching a team in a highly standardized environment
Timely engaging key stakeholders regarding important decisions, as appropriate
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED (FTEs)
Direct: 1-3
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 [email protected].
