Audit Senior

Job purpose

Carries out complex aspects of fieldwork whilst supervising the work of assistants. Is frequently the senior responsible for fieldwork and day-to-day staff and client relations.

Your key responsibilities

• Takes an increasingly responsible role in all aspects of the preparation and control of engagements and carries thorough approved audit within agreed time budgets
• Review the work of allocated staff, answering all but the most difficult fieldwork queries and ensuring that files are brought to a proper standard for supervisory or managerial review
• Performs such detailed fieldwork as may be required
• Applies the theory and principles of accounting and the objectives, standards and procedures of auditing to client situations
• Applies an understanding of clients’ systems and procedures, and their own overall business operations and industries
• Prepares the final output of an engagement including drafting statutory accounts, management letters and reports
• Keeps engagement managers adequately informed as to progress on engagements
• Maintain close contact with clients throughout engagements to ensuring continuing good relations and the effective completion of work. Promotes the full range of services to existing clients
• Takes part in discussions at client or other meetings
• Assists in on-the-job training and development of junior staff

Requirements

• University graduate - Economics/ Finance/Accounting/Banking
• Very good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Prior experience in professional services firms
• Completed or in progress of completing a professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA)

Skills

• Ability to focus on significant matters
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to make effective use of staff assigned
• Tactfulness in dealing with others
• Commitment to achieve high professional performance and develop abilities further
• Willingness to accept challenge and responsibility
• Maturity and self confidence
• Common sense and practicality of judgment
• Management of own time
• Development of good relationships with clients and ability to earn their respect. Listening and understanding clients' need and concerns