Audit Senior

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Ref Id: NIG00037 Location: Nigeria Unit: Assurance Job Description/Responsibilities

Lead and manage fieldwork on clients’ sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process.
Effectively manage the Audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with audit client personnel, assess audit clients’ satisfaction and proactively maintain contact with the audit client throughout the year.
Apply a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts to client situations.
Provide updates on status of audit engagements.
Delegate audit tasks to team members as appropriate, provide guidance and monitor performance.
Manage and contribute to internal engagements.
Identify areas requiring improvement in the clients’ business processes and possible recommendations and prepare and deliver Management Letter to be provided to the client.
Apply business development skills to identify and communicate additional business opportunities for the firm.
Actively seek and encourage team members to contribute ideas and identify opportunities to apply the firm’s services.
Conduct performance reviews and provide performance feedback to assurance staff under the purview of this role.
Coach other less experienced staff through sharing experience and knowledge appropriately.
Provide on-the-job training for developing auditing skills and familiarity with the firm’s audit methodology.

Qualifications and Work Experience

1st degree in Accounting and/or other relevant discipline; should possess an accounting qualification i.e. ICAN or ACCA
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience

Required Skills and Competencies:

Expertise in primary accounting frameworks, E.g. IFRS and related financial reporting matters.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Leadership skills.
Proven track record with developing and maintaining client relationships.
Ability to influence, change and shape the direction of audit activities.
Proficient in the use of technology to learn, share knowledge and enhance service delivery.
Ability to foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment.

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