The Audit Senior leads the execution of financial audits from planning to completion.
The Audit Senior leads the execution of financial audits from planning to completion. This role supervises junior auditors, reviews financial records for accuracy, and ensures compliance with accounting standards (such as IFRS or US GAAP) and regulatory laws. Core Responsibilities • Audit Execution: Lead daily fieldwork, perform risk assessments, and test high-risk or complex financial statement line items. • Team Supervision: Assign tasks to junior staff, review their working papers, and provide real-time coaching and constructive feedback. • Client Relations: Act as the primary on-site contact for clients, request necessary financial documentation, and resolve accounting issues directly with client management. • Reporting: Draft audit findings, identify internal control weaknesses, and prepare comprehensive audit reports for the Audit Manager and Partner. • Project Management: Monitor audit progress against budgets and deadlines, ensuring the engagement stays on schedule. Requirements and Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Certification: Fully qualified or actively pursuing a professional qualification (such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent). • Experience: Typically 2 to 4 years of external audit experience within a public accounting firm. • Technical Skills: Deep understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). • Soft Skills: Strong leadership abilities, analytical thinking, excellent report-writing skills, and the capacity to work under tight deadlines.
