Audit and Assurance - Senior Associate

Job Description:

• Lead and manage financial statement audits for clients, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting framework and firm methodologies.
• Supervise and guide junior associates and interns, providing training and constructive feedback to help them develop their skills and enhance team performance .
• Manage client relationships and act as a primary point of contact for audit-related inquiries and providing timely updates.
• Evaluate and assess internal controls and business processes to identify risks, improve operational efficiencies, and suggest control enhancements.
• Review and evaluate financial statements, disclosures, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate and oversee the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements within specified timelines and ensuring all deliverables meet the firm’s quality and professional standards.
• Prepare audit reports, management letters, and other key deliverables for clients.
• Provide advice and recommendations to clients on risk management, regulatory compliance, and process improvements.
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, audit regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support business development activities including assisting with proposal preparation, presenting audit and advisory services to potential clients.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent required or in progress.
• CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, C|EH, CRISC, CGEIT, CCSFP or ISO certification preferred or working towards.

Experience:

• 2-7 years of experience in audit and assurance services with a focus on financial statement audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in leading audit engagements and managing client relationships.