Audit Senior Manager

• *BPM Overview:**

What does BPM stand for? Innovation, opportunity, community, diversity, inclusivity, flexibility and so much more. B\-P\-M stands for “Because People Matter,” because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it.

We are a forward\-thinking, full\-service accounting firm providing modern solutions to businesses across the globe. We focus on comprehensive assurance, tax, and advisory services for our clients, and we provide our people and our community with the resources to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.

As a major international accounting firm, our adaptable work locations and schedules enable us to employ professionals worldwide. Our teams and clients motivate us to deliver exceptional services and spark innovative ideas that fuel our ongoing achievements. With clients from diverse backgrounds and industries, our people encounter intellectual challenges daily.

• *BPM India Advisory Service Private Limited** \- Formerly known as “Burr Pilger Mayer India Private Limited”. (BPM India) is a subsidiary of BPM LLP. Founded in 1986, with 18 different office locations, BPM serves emerging and mid\-cap businesses as well as high\-net\-worth individuals in a broad range of industries, including financial services, technology, life science, manufacturing, food, wine and craft brewing, automotive, nonprofits, real estate and construction.

• *Position Overview:**

As an Assurance Senior Manager at BPM, you will lead and oversee the delivery of financial statement audits from planning and risk assessment through testing and final reporting, working closely with clients and Engagement Partners. You will manage engagement teams across a diverse client portfolio, including public and private companies in financial services, manufacturing, technology, not\-for\-profit sectors, etc.

You will be responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all engagement deliverables, including key documentation such as engagement letters, in line with firm standards and jurisdictional requirements. This includes reviewing workpapers and feedback from senior stakeholders, identifying gaps or required revisions, and driving timely resolution through coordination with engagement teams, clients, and administrative support.

As a senior leader on engagements, you will serve as a primary point of contact for clients and internal teams, providing guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters. You will be expected to exercise strong technical judgment, proactively resolve issues, and influence outcomes that have broader implications across engagements and industries. Through your experience and credibility, you will act as a trusted advisor, shaping decision\-making and reinforcing high standards of quality and execution across the team.

### **Primary Responsibilities**

• Uphold the highest standards of quality, integrity, independence, and professional skepticism
• Manage assurance engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the partner and executing it in compliance with the Firm’s policies and protocols
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring exceptional responsiveness, and proactive communication
• When required, design and execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement
• Manage the end\-to\-end audit process, including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.
• Understand engagement economics and ensure compliance with firm\-required processes such as assessment of WIP, invoicing, and time entry
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees
• Coach and develop people by sharing knowledge with team members and helping team members attain experiences that cultivate technical competencies
• Supervise and mentor all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training
• Participate in the firm's recruitment efforts and growth initiatives by identifying and promoting new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients

### **Qualifications and Experience**

• A minimum of 12 years of post\-qualification experience in assurance in other mid or top\-tier accounting Firms
• Chartered accountant/CPA
• Strong knowledge of assurance\-related concepts and US GAAS and GAAP requirements; knowledge of IFRS will be an added advantage
• Significant experience in a client\-facing and end\-to\-end engagement management role
• Significant experience leading, planning, executing, and reporting on audits
• Proven project management and conflict resolution skills
• Exceptional analytical and project management skills
• Excellent ability to balance multiple client engagements and audit teams successfully in a fast\-paced environment, adapting to situations as necessary.
• Strong ability to apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a keen eye for details
• Excellent grasp of risk and quality and risk management procedures
• Aptitude for technical accounting research and self\-education, and the desire for continuous learning
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management

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