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TD Newton
About the role
Roles & responsibilities
This role combines people and project management, strategizing AI application development and deployment into Audit, guiding and mentoring a dynamic team, and managing AI products used in Audit. The position calls for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of AI applications in audit practices, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
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Work on developing proof of concepts on various use-cases along with
Developers and Solution Architects
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Ability to learn different tools and technologies related to the
application of AI in the Audit
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Ability to handle stakeholder relationships across member firms
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Be a coach / mentor to a team of Managers, Seniors, Associates, and
train them to deliver high quality solutions
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Demonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of
communication when dealing with the engagement teams
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Use technology (on specific areas of work), continually learn, share
knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
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Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually
develop the team's skills on industry specific areas of work
Coordinate with onshore team to understand the business needs and work with development team to build custom solutions
Development-
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Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend project demands and
offer recommendations on solutions; guide BA’s on best practices for
building audit solutions
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Actively lead preparation and review of all relevant documentation to
enable tool usage like business requirements, test cases, user
manuals, and other required documentation
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Coordinate testing of new solution releases working with the Product
Integrity team
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Ensure effective project control, change control, risk management and
testing processes are maintained
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Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the
project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholders
Manage people -
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Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of
innovation and cooperation.
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Be a performance manager to guide and coach GTS professionals on
career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the
performance year on their development areas
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Actively participate and lead overall performance development and
feedback process at team level and at overall GDC level
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Prior team and people management skills and ability to handle
stakeholder relationships are helpful.
Lead projects –
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Lead / participate in firm’s strategic initiatives and/or corporate
social responsibility programs
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Experience working in leading audit firms with proven project
management skills — managing teams on multiple projects in
client-facing roles/debugging skills
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Drive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projects
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Contribute to business development and drive strategic programs and
projects; to be implemented within the agreed time and budget
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Sound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines;
ensuring adherence of self and team
Mandatory technical & functional skills
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Good knowledge of US GAAS
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Project management skills in development projects
Experience with applying emerging technologies in solution development
Preferred technical & functional skills
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Working knowledge of JIRA
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Experience with Python
Key behavioral attributes/requirements
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Excellent communication skills
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Good management and employee interface
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People management skills with demonstrated ability to build a
transparent and cohesive team
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Hands on experience in managing process delivery, emphasis on “People
and Process Management”
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Flexible to work timings and working in different technologies and
projects
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Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, business leaders and delivery
leads, and promote effective cross-team collaboration
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Ensure financial targets of hours and utilization are met. Monitor
achievement and implement proactive measures to mitigate deviations
Ability to influence strategy and policies around
Qualifications
This role is for you if you have the below
Educational qualifications
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CA (Chartered Accountant) / CPA
Work experience
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Total number of years of work experience – 15+
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Relevant number of years of work experience required – 10+
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Experience as a product manager / product owner
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Demonstrate hands on experience working with technology, preferably in
the AI stack or building analytics solutions in Audit
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Formulated and execute strategic plans to integrate technology to
drive business / process improvements
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Experience leading technology projects from ideation to implementation