Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Auditor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading audit engagements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations, and delivering high-quality service to clients. This role involves working closely with audit directors, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the continuous improvement of audit processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a thorough understanding of client businesses and their audit requirements.
- Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through to completion.
- Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with applicable legislative and professional standards.
- Collaborate with audit directors to meet client expectations in a timely and professional manner.
- Identify audit risks and determine appropriate audit strategies.
- Review audit documentation and provide feedback to team members.
- Assist in the preparation of audit proposals and fee estimates.
- Monitor job budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Participate in client meetings, including planning and exit discussions.
- Stay current with changes in auditing standards and reporting requirements.
- Support the development and implementation of process improvements within the audit function.
- Coach and mentor audit staff, providing performance feedback and training.
- Assist with billing processes and ensure accurate job costing.
- Contribute to internal team meetings and departmental initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA).
- Extensive experience in external audit, preferably in a public practice environment.
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting requirements.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
- Experience in coaching and developing junior staff.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
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