Job Description

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Working under the direct supervision of the GT US RCS Director, the individual will be responsible for performing family tree research on various affiliate relationships, assisting with updating various databases, monitoring research mailboxes, communications with engagement teams as it relates to the research performed, and reconciling the research data to other source data. Details include:

Perform research for related entities and affiliates of existing and proposed new attest and non-attest clients including business relationship entities by using publicly available resources to be used in analysis of and identification of independence issues:

o Researching and review all family trees for conflict checks for all US lines of business for import into template

o Performing research and review for US employee benefit plan relationships, potential acquisition targets (prospective clients)

o Maintaining updated family trees on all SEC audit clients with Google/Factiva s

o Maintaining private equity groups family tree maintenance

o Performing investment adviser (Form ADV) research and broker-dealer research (FINRA) and review.

o Manipulate and decipher family tree structures that are pulled from Bureau Van Dijk (BvD).

Work collaboratively with other members of the GT INDUS team and the GTUS ethics and engagement teams to ensure that researched information is accurate and timely.

Reconciliation of various GTUS restricted and client lists with global list

Perform certain activities related to the Monitored PEG program

Assist in reviewing the daily incoming working activity and maintaining the Assignment Log

Assist audit and non-audit engagement teams with inquiries regarding research or the relationship check process

Monitor independence inboxes either as the primary monitor or as a back-up

Assist with special projects, as needed

Skills:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or advanced degree in accounting, business, or analytical discipline

Experience in client services industry and/or with another large accounting firm is a plus but not required

Prior experience in working in an independence and ethics compliance functions or in global family tree research centers a plus but not required

Technical proficiency with computer technology, including databases

Strong analytical or research capabilities with excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to execute instructions and detail orientated

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Writing, editing, or proofreading experience

Ability to effectively multitask in a demanding and deadline-driven environment

Flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to interface well with all levels of personnel and strong team player

Ability to work independently once trained

Ability/Discipline to work from home

Ability to make judgement calls for unique situations based on existing knowledge, guidance and or processes

Ability to work off-hours, if needed, including some holidays

About Company:

\xe2\x80\x98Grant Thornton INDUS\xe2\x80\x99 comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isn\xe2\x80\x99t just what we do \xe2\x80\x93 it\xe2\x80\x99s how we do it. We support and enable the firm\xe2\x80\x99s purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. We\xe2\x80\x99re collaborators \xe2\x80\x93 obsessed with quality and ready for anything \xe2\x80\x93 who understand the value of strong relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thornton\xe2\x80\x99s access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India \xe2\x80\x93 Bengaluru and Kolkata

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