Audit Senior

Overview

The Audit Senior leads staff on client audit engagements, which include planning, executing, and completing financial audits.

• Engagement Management
• Provide input to, and work closely with, Engagement Manager in planning and scheduling work on engagements, including preparation of estimated time budgets and staffing requirements
• Participate and document the engagement planning and risk assessment meetings
• Develop an audit plan, in coordination with the engagement manager or partner, including understanding the client’s business and industry, and government regulations and requirements affecting the client
• Ensure requests for necessary audit schedules and documents are sent to the client ahead of fieldwork
• Tailor procedures in the methodology tool in consultation with the Engagement Manager or Partner, as warranted by the client’s business practices, identified risks, and accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure staff assistants receive adequate supervision and follow proper protocol in dealing with clients
• Assign specific responsibilities to staff assistants based on experience and capabilities
• Ensure staff assistants understand their responsibilities and receive appropriate on-the-job training
• Perform detailed work procedures that cannot be delegated to staff assistants, including overall analysis of the client’s business and its effects on financial statements, and detailed analysis of certain critical accounts
• Supervise and review the work of staff assistants, including supervision during inventory observations and asset counts
• Perform preliminary review of financial statements, audit reports, and income tax returns, and management letters in preparation for the engagement manager’s review
• Ensure the planned audit work is completed to satisfy the Firm’s objectives and that workpaper standards are complied with
• Ensure the engagement team meets the client’s deadlines
• Perform cleanup and archiving of the Explorer file and other working papers at the conclusion of every engagement and within the required period

• Client Relations
• Establish and maintain clear coordination and good working relationships with client personnel at all times
• Keep the client informed of significant developments in accounting standards and other areas affecting their business
• Make yourself available during business hours or while the engagement is ongoing for client queries and requests
• Provide immediate assistance and/or advice for the professional needs of clients
• Discuss audit issues with appropriate client personnel after resolution with the engagement manager

• People Management
• Provide timely feedback to staff assistants about performance and areas for improvement
• Complete and discuss Performance Review Reports (PRRs) of staff assistants after each engagement
• Participate in an annual performance review process for staff assistants

• Administrative Functions
• Perform final quality review on deliverables of other engagement teams when requested in accordance with Firm quality control policies
• Perform other duties as delegated by the engagement manager or partner

• Certified Public Accountant
• At least three (3) years of experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm, with progression in complexity of tasks

• Proven ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong organization and follow-up skills
• Ability to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Reliability
• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and adapt to change
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and achieve results
• Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other spreadsheet programs

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Accounting

Get notified about new Senior Auditor jobs in Davao, Davao Region, Philippines .