Position Summary
Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Audit Associate to join its Audit & Assurance team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with audit seniors, managers, and partners to deliver high-quality audit and assurance services to a diverse client portfolio, including not-for-profit organizations and other entities. ( It would be preferable
To be a girl )
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, executing, and completing financial statement audits in accordance with applicable professional standards and firm methodology.
- Develop an understanding of clients’ industries, operations, accounting systems, internal controls, and regulatory environments.
- Prepare clear, complete, and properly cross-referenced audit workpapers that document the procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached.
- Perform audit procedures over the accounts.
- Trace selected transactions to invoices, contracts, bank statements, general ledger activity, and other supporting documentation.
- Assist with substantive testing, analytical procedures, cutoff testing, subsequent-events procedures, and financial statement tie-outs.
- Identify missing support, inconsistencies, unusual transactions, and potential audit issues and communicate them promptly to the senior or manager.
- Assist with preparing client request lists, open-item lists, confirmation requests, and professional client correspondence.
- Monitor assigned work against engagement deadlines and communicate delays or challenges promptly.
- Record time accurately and keep the audit binder current so that it reflects the work completed.
- Draft audit findings, recommendations, and client communications under the guidance of senior team members.
- Maintain compliance with firm policies, independence requirements, confidentiality standards, and quality-control procedures.
- Participate in firm training and actively develop technical accounting, auditing, documentation, and professional communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
- Interest in developing knowledge of U.S. GAAP and U.S. auditing standards.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to prepare clear documentation and follow audit instructions.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and respond constructively to review comments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Prior audit, accounting, or internship experience is preferred but not required.