Senior Associate – Audit

Roles and responsibilities Growth & Profitability · Support engagement profitability by ensuring efficient execution of audits within budgeted time and costs. · Identify and communicate audit findings, potential efficiencies, and value-added recommendations to clients. · Assist in billing processes and proactively follow up on outstanding audit fees. · Monitor engagement economics and highlight variances from the plan to the engagement manager. Leadership / Employee Excellence & Company Relationships · Take ownership of engagements from start to finish, proactively initiating action and anticipating requirements. · Foster teamwork and contribute to a positive work environment by providing guidance and support to junior team members. · Actively participate in coaching and mentoring junior staff to enhance team performance. · Engage in continuous professional development and learning opportunities to enhance technical and leadership skills. · Demonstrate strong project management skills by tracking budgets, ensuring timely completion of deliverables, and updating management on engagement progress. Market Focus / Client Centricity · Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure continuous and effective communication. · Conduct interactive interviews and discussions with clients to understand business operations and potential risks. · Provide advisory support on financial performance and business improvement areas. · Prepare statutory accounts, including consolidations, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. · Identify opportunities for value-added services and communicate potential business growth areas to management. Operational Excellence: · Plan and execute audit engagements in compliance with IFRS, and the company's Audit Manual and Approach. · Ensure all audit work is completed efficiently and effectively while maintaining high-quality standards. · Monitor and address client expectations, ensuring engagement milestones are met. · Direct daily fieldwork, oversee audit procedures, and manage performance of assigned team members. · Strengthen critical thinking and professional judgment skills, improving technical research capabilities. Quality, Risk, and Compliance · Maintain a relentless focus on quality by upholding professional standards, independence, and integrity. · Identify and assess risks, ensuring that management letter points and audit issues are adequately addressed. · Ensure compliance with firm policies, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements. · Review work papers and documentation to ensure audit findings are well supported. · Identify early warning signals, escalate significant issues to management, and propose potential solutions. Experience & Qualifications · A degree in the field of accounting, finance, or any other related field · Completed Professional Exams for ACCA or CPA. · Minimum of two (2) years of audit experience · Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and oral