Senior Associate 1- RC Process Risk & Controls

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Responsibilities:  

• Frequently work with US engagement teams as or alongside a client’s internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, Sarbanes-Oxley project team, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk.  

• Help clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.  

• Create/review narratives or flowcharts for a process.  

• Identify and review all risks and controls for a process as needed. 

• Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions to best advise our clients. 

• Exercise professional skepticism, judgment and adhere to the code of ethics while on engagements. 

• Work collaboratively as a part of the team and communicate effectively with clients and RSM consulting professionals, supervisors, managers, and senior management in the U.S. daily. 

• Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment. 

• Participate in relevant industry associations and learning/development events to build industry perspective and contacts. 

• Subscribes to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable. 

• Gain knowledge of key fundamentals, regulatory environment, and terminology for your relevant industries 

• Build an internal network and become aware of other services provided by the firm.  

Required Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant with 2 to 3 years of experience in US-based internal audit, SOX advisory, financial controls, contract compliance, and credit reviews 

• Strong understanding of financial and operational audits, and ability to design and assess internal controls over financial reporting and SOX 404 

• Must have advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, MS Forms, and MS Visio and openness to leverage new tools 

• Comfortable with hybrid work environment, strong project management, time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required for frequent communication with RSM International clients 

• Ability to travel to meet business needs and work collaboratively with others in-person and remotely 

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 careers@rsmus.com.