Our client is looking to hire a Senior Auditor who will play a pivotal role in leading and executing audit engagements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client-specific requirements. To act as a bridge between junior team members and senior management, delivering high-quality audit services.
Key Responsibilities:
Audit Engagement Management:
Plan, execute, and finalize audit assignments for a portfolio of clients across various industries.
Develop audit strategies and risk assessments tailored to each client’s business environment.
Ensure audit procedures comply with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
Team Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor junior staff, delegating tasks appropriately and reviewing their work.
- Provide guidance and on-the-job training to enhance team members’ technical skills.
- Foster a collaborative environment to ensure team efficiency and productivity.
Client Interaction:
- Maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary contact during audit engagements.
- Address client concerns and provide insights into financial risks and operational improvements.
- Present audit findings and recommendations to client management.
Technical Expertise:
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
- Stay updated on changes in regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
- Identify and assess potential risks, offering solutions to mitigate them.
- Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports, highlighting key issues and suggested actions.
- Document audit processes and findings systematically and thoroughly.
- Assist in drafting financial statements and management letters.
Continuous Improvement: - Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies and processes.
- Contribute to the firm’s knowledge base by sharing expertise and best practices.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a professional certification such as CA (SA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 2–4 years of audit experience in a public accounting firm or similar environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and financial reporting frameworks (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
- Analytical Skills: Excellent ability to analyze complex financial data and identify discrepancies.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients and team members.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage teams and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Software: Proficiency in audit and accounting software (e.g., CaseWare, Microsoft Excel).
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