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This open position is for Armanino India LLP, which is located in India. Armanino India LLP is a fully owned subsidiary of Armanino (USA).
Responsibilities
Testing the firm’s compliance with quality management standards as required by the PCAOB, AICPA and IAASB for the firm’s audit and attest practice, including tests of design and operating effectiveness of quality responses.
Assist in the ongoing risk assessment process, including mapping quality objectives to quality risks and quality responses, including related controls.
Identify control exceptions, deficiencies and areas for improvement and clearly document root causes and impacts.
Work with process owners and QRM leadership to support the development and execution of remediation plans.
Support the monitoring and remediation component of the Firm’s quality management system, including follow-up ‑testing.
Utilize software tools to collect, analyze, and document data related to objectives, risks, and controls.
Stay informed of changes in quality management standards, regulatory expectations, and best practices (including PCAOB, AICPA, and IAASB).
Perform ad hoc internal audit and compliance testing across Firm, Business Unit, and Service Line processes, including quality, risk management, and operational controls.
Execute testing in accordance with established internal audit methodologies and QRM protocols.
Collaborate with other departments and quality assurance leaders to ensure effective internal control systems.
Provide recommendations for enhancing internal controls and mitigating risks.
Work with process owners and QRM leadership to support the development and execution of remediation plans
Assist with ad hoc quality and risk management-related projects and business unit and firmwide initiatives as required‑ .
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality & Risk Management team.
Provide high-quality services by taking personal ownership of tasks that are fact-driven, solution-oriented and meet Armanino’s A+ Execution standard for quality.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
Chartered Accountant (CA–India), U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or equivalent professional certification that is active and in good standing is preferred.
5–9 years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, IT audit, quality management, risk management, compliance, or public accounting (audit or quality focused roles), preferably within a large public accounting firm, global professional services organization, or complex corporate environment.
Demonstrated experience performing financial, operational and information technology internal control reviews, including tests of design and operating effectiveness, testing execution, documentation, and evaluation of results.
Solid understanding of audit quality concepts, internal control frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies, with the ability to identify control deficiencies, assess severity, and support the…