Assurance Associate

Overview

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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Job Description:

 

Responsibilities:

• Perform testing and planning to support an audit opinion, including preparing supporting work paper documentation, 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 Seniors, Managers and Partners in preparing risk assessment, and developing audit plan programs.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute towards implementing them.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Commerce or Finance or similar preferred.
• CPA (US) or CA (ICAI) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience (in US Assurance preferred)  
• Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Creative problem solving, critical thinking and research skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Highly motivated and takes initiative for professional growth and development.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Proven record of being a fast learner.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.