Assurance Senior Associate

BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory’s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

 
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Responsibilities:

• Oversee staff on pre-audit planning and field work for engagements, reviewing client accounting and operating procedures
• Perform testing and planning to support an audit opinion, including preparing supporting work paper documentation in more complex areas, performing internal control and substantive testing, conducting analytical reviews of account balances, and preparing financial statements 
• Research technical issues that arise during the course of engagements.
• Create draft audit reports for management review
• Assist Managers and Partners in preparing risk assessment and developing audit plan programs.
• Build relationships with existing clients, including involvement in networking   
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute towards implementing them

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required 
• CPA (US) or CA (ICAI) preferred. If not a CPA (US) or CA (ICAI), must meet educational requirements to obtain the same upon hire in state of employment
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience (in US Assurance preferred) 
• Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred 
• Experience in managing multiple client engagements at the same time
• Motivated to meet client deadlines and provide excellent client service
• Strong analytical and report writing skills required
• Comprehensive understanding of data analysis techniques
• Creative problem solving and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of being a fast learner
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)