Job Duties:- Applies new technologies and identifies practical use cases that address business problems relevant to audit engagements, supporting the team in exploring and implementing these solutions. - Manages multiple related projects within the BDOADVANTAGE portfolio, coordinating schedules, resources, and risks, and driving process improvements at the operational level. - Builds and maintains working relationships with Assurance stakeholders, practice professionals, IT, and development teams, collaborating on initiatives that contribute to the BDOADVANTAGE portfolio. - Encourages team members to share ideas and opinions, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. - Provides leadership in defining business problems, prioritizing requirements, and assisting in the design and development of solutions, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and users. - Works with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. - Demonstrates a broad understanding of business situations, contributing to problem-solving and decision-making processes. - Evaluates various options or approaches before recommending a course of action, ensuring decisions are well-informed and practical. - Leads projects that introduce new technologies or methodologies into audit processes, managing implementation and adoption within the team. - Oversees projects and workflows of moderate to high complexity, ensuring timely and effective delivery. - Assists in developing and deploying technology, data, or enablement solutions to achieve strategic objectives within their area of focus. - Maintains high standards of quality by following the BDOADVANTAGE deployment framework, documenting processes, and identifying areas for improvement within the team. - Identifies and helps mitigate risks associated with audit innovation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements. - Communicates difficult messages with diplomacy and tact, maintaining professionalism with clients (internal and external) and staff. - Persuades others on technical and non-technical matters, presenting recommendations confidently to senior leadership and clients. - Demonstrates strong technical skills relevant to their area of responsibility, supporting the team in resolving complex challenges. - Supports change management efforts to integrate new technologies and methodologies into existing audit processes, facilitating team adoption. - Monitors engagement team feedback and works with the team to incorporate iterative improvements into technology solutions, ensuring ease of use and value. - Keeps current with emerging technologies and industry trends, sharing insights with the team for continuous improvement. - Values team members, embraces diversity, and actively contributes to knowledge sharing within the group. - Performs other duties and participates in projects as required to support team and firm objectives.Supervisory Responsibilities:- Leads and develops a team of BDOADVANTAGE technology professionals, providing guidance and support for their growth. - Fosters a culture of innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving and continuous improvement within the team. - Clearly communicates responsibilities and expectations to team members. - Ensures adherence to project management and process standards, holding team members accountable for meeting objectives. - Manages workflow and resource allocation across project teams to ensure efficient project completion. - Motivates the team to deliver high-quality services and solutions. - Acts as a technical resource for project teams, assisting with complex technical challenges. - Invests in team members’ professional development through training and process instruction. - Provides timely and constructive feedback to team members, supporting their development. - Conducts performance evaluations, sets objectives, and monitors progress to ensure team members achieve their goals. - Mentors and coaches team members, offering regular feedback and support for career development.Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducation:- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering requiredExperience:- Nine (9) or more years of accounting, finance or information technology experience, required. - Prior supervisory experience, required. - Prior project management experience, required. - Data analytics, automation, product management, change management or other related experience, preferred. - Demonstrated initiative in learning, adopting, and/or applying innovative approaches and technology, preferred.Software:Technical- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, required - Proficiency with data transformation tools such as Alteryx, SQL Server Management Studio (and/or related cloud-based tools), required - Proficiency in Power BI skills, including DAX, data modeling, and report visualization design, required - Understanding of emerging technologies and their application in audit processes, required - Working knowledge of accounting and audit methods, required - Experience with data visualization and/or automation tools, preferred.
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BDO RISE is hiring for BDO Advantage Manager - Audit Technology & Innovation Team - Bangalore