Auditor (Senior) - Auckland

Overview

Auditor (Senior)

Employment type : Permanent Full Time

Reporting to : Assistant Managers, Managers, Associates and Directors

Service Line : Audit

Location : Auckland / Tauranga, NZ

Review date : January 2023

Position Purpose

Generate revenue by conducting assurance and audit activities in an accurate, timely manner following set processes and procedures.

In some instances, this role maybe required to allocate, supervise, review and coach junior staff to ensure quality of assurance work undertaken is to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct full statutory audits for companies in compliance with the Companies Act.

Conduct reviews in accordance with the Institute of Chartered Accountants review guidelines.

Conduct due diligence engagement on behalf of a purchaser or vendor of a business.

Conduct limited audit of agreed financial information, procedures and processes.

Conduct audits for special purposes, in accordance with agreements or particular legislation.

For example, royalty audits, turnover certificates, cost claims, Real Estate Agents, expenditure reports).

Conduct internal audit assists management and directors to fulfil their governance obligation.

Meet deliverables promised to clients

Allocate work amongst team based on skills, development needs and workload

Supervise, review and sign off work

Provide coaching and support to team members

Arrange or conduct training sessions on topics of interest and relevance to the team

Timesheets completed daily

Fees agreed as with Director

Understand and keep up to date with changes to company processes, policies and procedures

Individual profile

Provides direction and motivation for others, which is consistent with the firm's vision.

Is well respected and decisive.

Establishes and maintains positive client relationships and networks.

An advocate for the firm, builds new business through many means including the development of strategic alliances

Understands what the client needs and considers this in everything undertaken.

Builds and maintains positive working relationships

Rapidly assembles the relevant information in a logical framework, writes well, speaks openly, confidently and directly in a wide range of circumstances but yet does so with sensitivity and without offending others

Thinks long-term to enable the firm to build competitive advantage.

Has the ability to articulate a broad vision and to develop plans that can be easily translated into action and profit

Has developed a critical level of technical skill through experience of technical issues on engagements

Identifies highflyers, both in his / her team and in other teams, mentors, coaches and supports them to gain experience to apply to higher-level positions.

The ability to plan, organise and execute the workload including completing timesheets, billing and collections

Able to effectively meet deadlines, to enable others to meet deadlines

Education and Work Experience

Degree in Business majoring in accounting, NZICA requirements meet.

Full CA membership or equivalent

Minimum of three to four years practical assurance and audit experience in an organisation that specialises in Assurance and Audit (4 - 5 years ideally)

Proficient with Microsoft office and willing to increase software / technology capability

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