Assurance Supervisor

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 worldwide. We focus on comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services for our clients and 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. Job Overview: As an Assurance Supervisor at BPM, you will be expected to manage the engagement team in performing financial statement audits, from planning and testing through the reporting phase, working directly with clients and the Engagement Manager/Senior Manager. The clientele spans a range of industries, including public and private companies, financial services, manufacturing, technology, not-for-profit, etc.

Primary Responsibilities Uphold the highest standards of quality, integrity, independence, and professional skepticism

Manage and supervise the execution of external audit engagements from planning to completion for various clients

Should be able to manage large, medium-scale audits

Ability to prioritize, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity

Understanding of the firm’s Quality and Risk Management procedures

Analyze financial statements and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory standards

Identify and communicate audit issues and findings to the manager/senior manager and clients

Lead and motivate a team of audit seniors and audit associates, and ensure that the team delivers highquality work

Assist with the career development of team members, as well as work with managers/senior managers to help ensure the proper deployment of the audit staff

Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients (adapt to changed work environment at different clients)

Ability to meet challenging client requirements and provide exceptional service as well

Qualifications and Experience: 5+ years of post-qualification experience in public accounting and client management/facing role

Chartered accountant/CPA

Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS; knowledge of IFRS will be an added advantage

Exceptional analytical and project management skills

Excellent ability to balance client engagements and audit teams successfully in a fast-paced environment, adapting to situations as necessary.

Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a keen eye for details

Aptitude for technical accounting research and self-education, and the desire for continuous learning

Ability to collaborate with teams and own their work product

Ability to motivate engagement teams

Professional and personable demeanor

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills

1+ years’ experience in a supervisory role