Assurance Supervisor

BPM LLP

Bengaluru, India

Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level assurance professionals who can lead audit teams and manage complex engagements.

Best fit for

Candidates with 5+ years of audit experience and supervisory leadership in client-facing roles
— “5+ years of post-qualification experience in public accounting and client management/facing role”
Professionals with strong US GAAP and GAAS knowledge and an ability to manage ambiguity
— “Ability to prioritize, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity”
Individuals who can lead teams and adapt to different client environments
— “Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients (adapt to changed work environment at different clients)”

Things to consider

The role demands a supervisory track record and team leadership responsibilities
— “1+ years’ experience in a supervisory role”
Candidates must be prepared to manage audits across a wide range of industries
— “The clientele spans a range of industries, including public and private companies, financial services, manufacturing, technology, not-for-profit, etc.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience managing large-scale audits and leading teams in your resume and interviews
— “Manage and supervise the execution of external audit engagements from planning to completion for various clients”
Emphasize your technical GAAP and GAAS expertise, along with risk assessment capabilities
— “Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a keen eye for details”
Showcase your project management and multitasking capabilities in fast-paced settings
— “Ability to balance client engagements and audit teams successfully in a fast-paced environment”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

managed and supervised audit engagements
led and motivated audit teams
ensured compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards

Typical background

5+ years of post-qualification experience in public accountingCPA or Chartered Accountant

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial Statement AuditsProject ManagementTeam LeadershipTechnical Accounting KnowledgeClient Management

Preferred

IFRS Knowledge

Stack & domain

GAAPGAASIFRSProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunicationCPAAccountingFinance

About the role

Original posting from BPM LLP via Lever

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

Source: BPM LLP careers (Lever)