Senior Auditor
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Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Auditor for our organization to lead the auditing process. You should ensure that all our company’s financial operations are free of errors and meet the quality standards. 

As a Senior Auditor, you should possess a strong knowledge of auditing principles and procedures with excellent analytical and organizational skills. 

If your qualifications and expertise match the above-mentioned criteria, please do send in your application. We would love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the auditing process and successful completion of financial audits.

• Draft audit comments and report issues to support findings identified during the fieldwork.

• Assign duties and tasks to the audit team that is junior and staff auditors.

• Manage the associates and interns on the auditing process.

• Analyze financial statements and identify audit-related issues.

• Develop generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Interact with management to gather necessary information.

• Review and resolve problems faced by staff auditors and make recommendations.

• Perform various risk and control assessments.

• Lead, develop and managed the team of junior auditors

• Perform and lead periodic assessment and testing of controls.

• Train and guide the internal auditors and control analysts. 

• Ensure timely completion of audits and submission of reports to the auditing manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.

• 5+ years of experience working as an Accountant, Senior Auditor or a similar role.

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be preferred.

• Strong knowledge of auditing practices and procedures.

• Exceptional knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and risk management

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage the team of junior auditors.

• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software.

• Precise and accurate attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask and internal controls practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong skills in presenting findings and recommendations.

• Familiarity with information system concept, terminology, and its practices.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Outstanding project management skills.

• Excellent leadership abilities.

• Hardworking and honest.