External Audit Senior Associate (Hybrid)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Audit Senior Associate will assist in the execution of tasks and the delivery of Assurance or Non- Assurance activities by understanding the process workflow from initiation through completion.

Reporting: The position reports to Supervisor and/or Managers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform work and provide related deliverables in accordance with the company's User Guide and client's instructions.
• Liaise with Managers on a regular basis to understand delivery timetable and client service expectations.
• Communicate and provide timely updates to clients on the status of the work assigned.
• Monitor progress of the work (including time spent on assigned tasks) and manage deadlines.
• Initiate feedback after performance of a work request.
• Adhere to the company's policies and procedures.
• Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member: understand personal and team roles contribute to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members and proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Statement Review
  • Performing mathematical accuracy and internal consistency checks for amounts within the financial statements
  • Verifying comparative amounts based on prior year financial statements.
• Test of Details
  • Performing targeted testing, accept-reject testing or non-statistical sampling procedures by examining client documents that support financial statement assertions.
• Electronic Audit File Set-up and Maintenance
  • Importing and mapping of the accounts of the trial balance
  • Preparing lead schedules, including performing mathematical accuracy and verifying formula.
  • Populating of the audit procedures for the current period based on the results of the audit in the prior year.
• Analytics Assistance
  • Setting up the analytics template of the current period with last year's balances, and perform mathematical accuracy checks.

• Template Preparation
  • Preparing letters required to facilitate the audit (engagement letters, representation letters etc.).
• Microsoft Office Support - Converting PDF files (e.g. contract, minutes of meetings etc.) to word/excel files.
• Other bespoke and specialized activities

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Work Experience:

• Professional certification such as CPA is an ADVANTAGE
• At least 3 years relevant work experience in external audit
• Understanding of accounting and business concepts
• Some understanding of audit concepts and regulatory requirements will be advantageous
• Good understanding of corporate financial statements
• Demonstrate self-motivation and a desire to take responsibility for personal growth and development
• Commit to continuous training and to proactively learn new processes

Specific Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English

Other Capabilities:

• Should be comfortable working and communicating with team members at all levels including senior management.