Audit Assistant
Job Summary
The Audit Assistant is responsible for conducting audit engagements in compliance with professional standards and firm policies. This role involves performing substantive testing, assessing financial statements, and evaluating internal controls. The candidate will work closely with audit managers to ensure efficient audit execution and accurate reporting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct audit engagements and substantive testing
- Prepare audit reports and working papers
- Evaluate internal controls
- Assist in audit planning and closing meetings
- Communicate accounting matters to managers
Required Skills
- 1-2 years audit/accounting experience
- Degree in Accountancy or professional qualification
- Strong Excel skills
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Effective communication skills
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct audit engagements in compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
- Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures to assess financial statements.
- Evaluate internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare clear, well-documented working papers and audit reports.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient audit execution and timely reporting.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and auditing best practices.
- Communicate effectively with clients to gather information and resolve audit inquiries.
- Assist in building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Prepare and complete working papers in accordance with audit programme.
- Basic tax computation for senior review.
- Participate in audit planning and audit closing meeting.
- Provide ideas and opinion during Audit discussion.
- Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to managers and partners.
- Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating audit partners/managers on progress.
Requirements:
- At least 1-2 years of working experience in audit/accounting.
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a related field, or partial completion of a professional accounting qualification.
- Strong Excel Skills, detail-oriented and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Good communication with clients and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Candidate will be under supervision of audit managers and working closely with colleagues to ensure the work plan is properly executed.