Experienced Audit Associate

Work Setup: Remote

Work Shift: Morning Shift, AU Timezone | Monday to Friday

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly skilled Experienced Audit Associate to join our auditing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting audits with precision, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and delivering high-quality financial insights. The role requires effective communication with both the engagement team and clients to ensure a smooth audit process. The candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of audit methodologies, industry standards, and systems. Productively adheres to the work plan schedule and completes sections with an acceptable number of work paper comments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Management:

• Support the audit team and Audit Manager in ensuring that all audit tasks are delivered with efficiency and quality.
• Performance will be measured based on feedback from the Audit Manager and senior audit team members.

Experienced Audit Associate:

• Understand and consistently act on clients' needs and expectations; demonstrate knowledge of their business, industry, systems, and company values.
• Provide timely, high-quality client service that exceeds expectations.
• Execute and deliver on various external audit client engagements effectively and methodically.
• Build successful client relationships, demonstrating a positive attitude toward challenges and the agility to multitask effectively.
• Research complex audit technical issues and act as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Address client concerns and escalate issues as necessary.
• Ensure an efficient flow of information between the client and the audit team.
• Performance will be evaluated based on feedback from the Audit Manager, quality of work, and performance evaluations.

Budget/Financial Management Support:

• Assist the Finance Manager in budget preparation.Support the senior-in-charge in tracking the budget and actual hours spent on audits to aid in future budget planning.
• Performance will be measured through feedback from the Finance Manager, the senior-in-charge, and the Audit Manager.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Meet team expectations regarding assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Actively collaborate with the team to improve results.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude within a new and growing team.
• Performance will be gauged based on team collaboration effectiveness and team feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
• A CPA license is required
• Should have a continuous 3-5 years of experience in audit or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience working directly with Australian clients
• Experience in CaseWare is preferred, but not required
• Additional certifications or specialized training in auditing or accounting are a plus
• Experience with Australian methodologies is beneficial
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Comprehensive review of Annual Financial Statements prepared in accordance with IFRS
• Ability to prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Ability to draft engagement letters and reports to management
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and auditing tasks
• Experience in the audit of basic and complex audit sections
• Experience in planning, executing, and completing audit procedures
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Exceptional client relationship skills
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and under tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Internet Requirements:

• Candidates must have a stable internet connection (minimum 20 Mbps upload / 10 Mbps download speed with latency under 30ms).
• A reliable backup power source is required in case of interruptions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have related in this role?
• Has experience working with Australian Clients?
• Has experience with CaseWare Cloud?
• Has a CPA license?

Work Location: Remote