Audit Associate

Your tasks

• Plan, execute, and supervise audit engagements, including risk assessment, development of audit programs, and allocation of tasks to junior team members.
• Perform and review substantive testing, analytical procedures, and controls testing across assigned audit areas, ensuring sufficient and appropriate audit evidence is obtained.
• Prepare and review audit working papers, ensuring they are complete, accurate and compliant with firm methodology and ISA requirements.
• Identify and document accounting, control, and compliance issues, and discuss findings with clients and engagement leadership professionally and constructively.
• Draft sections of audit reports, management letters and financial statements for review by the Audit Manager/Partner.
• Monitor engagement timelines and budgets, escalating scope or resourcing issues promptly to the Audit Manager.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable accounting standards (IFRS), auditing standards (ISA), and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with client staff during fieldwork.
• Comply with the firm's quality control, independence, and confidentiality policies at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Minimum of 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in an audit firm
• Professional certification (ACA/ACCA) is mandatory
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Auditing Standards (IAS)
• Familiarity with automated audit software is mandatory (CaseWare preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.