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Job Description – Accounts Transitioning Executive (ATE)

We are rapidly expanding BPO firm focusing on the outsourcing of services from the global marketplace. We are currently seeking Accounts Transitioning Executives who will be assigned responsibility for supervision and execution of US CPA’s assignments by agents in India.

We are looking for graduates in any discipline with professional qualifications such as ICWA, CA, CA-Inter, ICFAI or CS or a MBA in finance. The candidate will possess 2-5 years experience in any finance function or preferably in an audit firm or a BPO unit in the finance and accounting domain.

An ATE will be responsible for timely delivery and the quality of work turned around by the agents in the network under supervision. An ATE interacts with an US based account executive who works closely with US based CPA’s to completely transition Bookkeeping assignments to India. It is expected that the ATE within a specified time frame is able to independently correspond with the CPA’s office in the US and then guide and supervise the posting and maintenance of books of accounts remotely resident on an ASP server.

Responsibilities include supervision and co-ordination with agents of delivery partners. The ATE would be required to closely work with the Resident US Account Executive of BAS and CPA’s staff. It is expected that the role would ensure that US based client CPA’s would entrust the supervision, maintenance and posting of their client’s books of accounts by the ATE. Training of alliance partner agents and adding to the body of knowledge on US accounting and client’s business verticals would be additional roles the ATE would be required to perform. The ATE should be willing to travel on short term assignments to the US.


Professional Requirements:

  • A thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting practices. Exposure to US accounting desirable but not essential
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent working in sales, marketing or customer service within the accounting industry
  • Hands-on experience of working on accounting software applications. A knowledge of computer applications to Include MS Office, QuickBooks or other accounting software applications
  • Experience as an audit assistant in a Chartered Accountant’s office preferred.
  • Work experience of 3-5 years including that as an articled clerk in a CA’s office.
Required Skills Include:

  • Proven sales organization and process management
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong on Analytical skills.
Personal Characteristics:

  • Attention to detail
  • Self motivated, energetic with a positive attitude
  • Works in a team environment but is accountable for delivery in assigned area of responsibility.