Tokyo RC Core Associate Director

JOB REQUISITION

Tokyo RC Core Associate Director

LOCATION

TOKYO

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Associate Directors are responsible for the lead role in maintaining primary contact with significant clients and for maintaining client satisfaction on all client work. In addition they are responsible for developing existing engagement opportunities, playing significant roles in developing new clients, and establishing relationships within the business community. Associate Directors maintain overall responsibility for the profitability of all client related work within their portfolio as well as managing the profitability of these portfolios.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a consulting environment.
• Self-starter and can operate independently as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A high threshold for ambiguity and lack of structure and process during early phases of engagements.
• Creative and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Advanced listening skills and written and verbal communications.
• Significant experience with proposal preparation.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain professional demeanor under pressure.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.
• Proven business development proficiency.
• Organization and time management expertise.
• Mentoring and people development capabilities.
• Solid ethical behavior.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Access, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.

Qualifications:

General Knowledge & Skills

• Prior project management and supervisory skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact in team environment and foster client relationships.
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of business ethics.
• Sound job administration skills.
• Above average written communication skills including documentation of findings and recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must be able to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner.
• Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in times of high stress.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• A diverse skill base in both internal auditing.
• Understanding of current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principals.
• Understanding of internal control concepts (COSO, COBIT).
• Knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies, including flowcharting.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.

Education & Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance or Business Related Field) required.
• 9+ years in a related field, preferably in professional services and/or industry.
• Professional Certification such as CPA, CISA strongly preferred.
• “Big 4” experience in Internal Audit strongly preferred.

Ability to Travel

• Travel throughout the month frequently required based on client requests/commitments.

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