Senior Audit Leader
Role Overview:
A career opportunity has arisen for an experienced and skilled professional to lead audits from planning to completion, supervise junior staff, and build client relationships.
Responsibilities:
* Support the planning, execution, and delivery of Audits in a timely manner.
* Meet with management to discuss audit findings.
* Assign roles to the audit team members.
* Identify risk matters to the business.
* Review the work of Junior Auditors.
* Manage and solve any issues or discrepancies in data or figures.
* Understand commercial objectives of the business.
* Liaise with external advisors if necessary.
* Manage client expectations during the audit.
* Manage portfolio of audit clients and bring files to partner review stage.
Qualifications:
* Thorough understanding of auditing and control practices.
* Proficiency in software packages including Bright AP, Sage, Xero, and Brightpay.
* Enhanced mathematical and analytical skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* The ability to work well under pressure.
* The ability to work to strict deadlines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* The ability to work with professionalism and integrity.
* A strong drive to excel professionally.
* The ability to adhere to company policy.
* Strong business management skills.
* Proficiency in using audit working papers including Omnipro and My Working Papers.
* Proficient with MS Office applications.
* Proficient in preparing and submitting basic company and personal tax returns.
* ACA, ACCA, CPA Qualification.
* Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
* Knowledge of current auditing techniques.
* Experience across the entire audit process.
* Application of IFRS and local GAAP.
* Track record of leading, planning, execution, and reporting on audits.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
* Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
* Understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies.
* Compliance with regulatory requirements.
What We Offer:
20 days holiday
Contact Conal O'Connor for more information on this role or any other Accountancy roles.