Senior Auditor

Position Summary

As a Senior Auditor, you will be responsible for leading audit engagements, assessing internal controls, and providing valuable insights to enhance financial reporting processes. Working closely with the audit team and clients, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This position will report to the Managing Partner and the Owner.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Audit Engagement Management:
   • Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with audit standards, timelines, and budget.
   • Develop audit plans, determine audit scope, and identify key risks and control objectives.
   • Coordinate with clients to obtain necessary documentation, understand business processes, and assess internal controls.
   • Monitor the progress of audit engagements, providing regular updates to the Managing Partner and the Owner.
   • Assist in the development and implementation of audit strategies and methodologies.
     
     
2. Audit Execution:
   • Perform detailed testing of financial transactions, accounts, and internal controls to evaluate compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
   • Analyze financial statements, trial balances, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, errors, or irregularities.
   • Document audit findings, prepare workpapers, and draft audit reports highlighting observations and recommendations for improvement.
   • Ensure all audit procedures are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
     
     
3. Client Communication and Relationship Management:
   • Serve as a point of contact for clients during audit engagements, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and managing client expectations.
   • Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, professionalism, and delivery of high-quality audit services.
   • Collaborate with clients to implement audit recommendations and support continuous improvement initiatives.
   • Provide clients with insights on best practices and industry trends to enhance their financial and operational performance.
     
     
4. Team Collaboration and Leadership:
   • Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior audit team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
   • Review workpapers, audit documentation, and reports prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with auditing standards.
   • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to address audit findings, resolve issues, and enhance internal controls.
   • Assign tasks to junior staff, ensuring workload is appropriately distributed and managed effectively.
   • Supervise the day-to-day operations of the audit team, ensuring effective resource allocation and productivity.
     
     
5. Compliance and Risk Management:
   • Stay updated with changes in auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
   • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
   • Ensure the audit process adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
   • Identification and assessment of risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
     
     
6. Continuous Improvement:
   • Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies and processes.
   • Participate in professional development activities to maintain and enhance audit skills and knowledge.
   • Contribute to the firm’s strategic initiatives by providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, ACCA, CA, CIA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in external auditing, preferably in a public accounting firm.
• Proficiency in auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.