- Job ID: 893913

- 1 - 3 Years

- 3 Openings
- Bengaluru

Role description

JOB DESCRIPTION – SENIOR ASSOCIATE - ITA

About Grant Thornton:

Grant Thornton is collaborative, entrepreneurial and on the move. As part of a dynamic global organization of 52,000 people serving clients in more than 135 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader.

Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd., one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of

$1.87 billion and operates 58 offices across the U.S., with 623 partners and 8,500+ employees in the United States and at our Shared Services Center in Bangalore, India.

About GT INDUS:

GT INDUS is the global in-house centre for GT US. Situated in Bangalore, GT INDUS has over 2000 professionals in Tax, Audit, Advisory, Client Services and Enabling Functions. Empowered people, bold leadership and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at INDUS. A transparent, competitive and excellence driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. Driven, young professionals at GT INDUS serve communities through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Visit the website for more:

Location: Bangalore, India.

Key Responsibilities:

- Planning, executing, and completing engagements to assess and test IT controls, identify potential risks, and support financial statement audits.

- In-depth knowledge of the domains within ITGC, ITAC, Key Reports, SOC 1 & SOC 2

- Experience with Excel macros / Microsoft Office / Visual basic / Development of audit automation tools

- Demonstrated experience in managing a portfolio of engagements, by leading a team of associates or analysts.

- Managing the client engagements spanning multiple stakeholders across markets





- Deliver high quality output through quality review/assurance processes in place inline with regulatory requirements

- Understand business & industry issues / trends. Identify areas requiring improvement in the client's business as value add.

- Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.

- Develop strong working relationships with client.

- Assist Practice Leads, Associate Directors and Directors in developing marketing collaterals, business proposals etc., adding to business growth.

- Attention to detail and mentor junior staff within the practice. Be agile in welcoming assignments out of comfort zone.

- Contribute to knowledge management sessions within the practice - Participate and contribute to off the desk activities.

Skills

Skills:

- Critical mindset and exercise professional judgment throughout the engagement

- Take accountability for performing and following up on the audit, and for ensuring the delivery of work is to the highest quality

- Excellent planning and organization skills and work effectively in situations involving rapid change and simultaneous demands

- Proactively share knowledge and effectively develop, motivate, coach, train and supervise less experienced team members.

- Solid communication and people management skills

- Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines. Sound knowledge of Business Process Controls and IT Application Controls

Professional Experience / Qualifications:

- Prior experience in IT Audit (ITGC/GITC/SOC report, testing) from a client facing or offshore role





- 3 - 6 years of post-qualification experience IT Audit support engagements / related internal audit experience/ external audit experience preferably in big 4 or related business experience.

- Preferred qualifications include, but not limited to, are Engineering Graduates (Computer Science, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications)/ Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)/ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)/ MBA – Information Technology

About Grant Thornton INDUS

‘Grant Thornton INDUS’ comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isn’t just what we do – it’s how we do it. We support and enable the firm’s purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. We’re collaborators – obsessed with quality and ready for anything – who understand the value of robust relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thornton’s access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India – Bengaluru and Kolkata

📌 Associate - IT Assurance (India)
🏢 Grant Thornton INDUS
📍 India