Assurance Manager 1 - Life Sciences

About the role

RSM is a global professional services firm focused on serving the middle market. The organization aims to build confidence during change and help clients and team members achieve their full potential. It emphasizes an inclusive culture, a strong people experience, and a workplace designed to support both personal and professional growth.

Key responsibilities

• Organize and manage different stages of support services, including staffing needs, client engagement team planning, time tracking, and skills evaluation.
• Take part in monitoring service quality and reviewing controls tied to delivery standards.
• Work closely with overseas teams to deliver strong client service throughout the year by overseeing RDC staff, reviewing work output, confirming proper self-review practices, guiding testing work, and tracking productivity and schedule adherence on each assignment.
• Maintain strong technical knowledge and professional standards.
• Follow and reinforce firm policies and procedures.
• Coach, develop, and motivate team members at staff level, including guidance on career growth.
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of training programs that build knowledge and expertise.
• Identify issues early, address concerns proactively, and escalate matters when needed.
• Continue building your own professional capability through ongoing learning and development.
• Handle a variety of projects and collaborate with multiple teams while applying critical thinking, problem-solving, initiative, and timely execution.
• Look for opportunities to broaden service support for US business teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
• Professional qualification as Chartered Accountant, ACCA, or Licensed CPA.
• Either CA with 6 years of relevant experience or ACCA/CPA with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP, GAAS, and IFRS.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior experience supervising and guiding staff effectively.
• Ability to build and sustain positive, productive, and professional working relationships.
• Comfort communicating and influencing stakeholders across all levels.
• Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written, as the role involves regular interaction with client engagement teams.

Preferred experience

• Background in the life sciences sector.
• Strong data analysis capability, including advanced Excel skills such as VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and basic formulas, along with good working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in a Big 4 firm.

Additional information

The role is based in Bengaluru, India. Candidates should be prepared for frequent communication with client engagement teams and work across multiple projects and teams. The position calls for a proactive approach, high professional standards, and ongoing learning.