Senior External Auditor

Company Description Global Lineup, a team of expert chartered accountants, auditors, and business advisors, helps businesses expand globally and aids international companies in operating seamlessly in new local markets. Our focus is on providing comprehensive guidance to ensure successful and compliant business operations. Role Description This is a full-time remote role for a Senior External Auditor, based in Nigeria (2 open positions). The Audit Senior will be responsible for overseeing and conducting financial audits, Quality and Risk Management, Business Development, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Team training, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. More detailed description: Audit Planning and Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive audit plans, including risk assessments and resource allocation. Ensure statutory audit engagements are executed efficiently and effectively, from initiation through to completion. Quality Control and Compliance: Ensure that all audit work meets high-quality standards and adheres to ISA, IFRS, and other regulatory requirements. Maintain rigorous quality control throughout all audit engagements. Risk Management: Identify and manage potential risks during the audit process, safeguarding both the clients and the firm against unforeseen challenges and ensuring compliance with risk management policies. Technical Expertise and Advisory: Provide clients with expert advice on complex accounting and auditing issues. Share knowledge on regulatory changes and best practices in the audit profession to ensure clients remain compliant. Continuous Improvement in Audit Processes: Drive the adoption of innovative audit methodologies and technology to improve the efficiency and accuracy of audit engagements. Lead initiatives to improve the firm’s audit processes and ensure alignment with the industry’s best practices. Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement: Present audit findings and recommendations to client leadership teams, including senior management and boards of directors. Ensure audit reports are clear, concise, and actionable. Engagement Profitability: Oversee the financial management of audit assignments, ensuring projects are completed within agreed budgets and timelines while maintaining profitability targets for AAC Professional Services. Business Development: Contribute to the growth of the audit division by identifying new business opportunities and participating in proposal writing, presentations, and marketing efforts to prospective clients. Ethics and Independence: Uphold the firm’s ethical standards and maintain the integrity of the audit process by ensuring compliance with internal independence policies and avoiding conflicts of interest. Training and Staff Development: Lead the recruitment, development, and motivation of audit team members. Oversee performance appraisals and ensure all staff have well-defined objectives and career development plans. Skills and Qualifications Previous experience o