Job Description
- Works closely with the Partners in ensuring that firm resources are used or applied properly ensuring acceptable level of team efficiency and effectiveness
- Assist the Partner in drawing up the Department’s calendar to ensure the even distribution of work and team assignments throughout the year
- Assists the Partners in the Engagement Acceptance process or Engagement re-acceptance process
- Initiates Engagement planning activities and ensures that planning activities are executed on a timely manner and in accordance with the Auditing Standards and Firm policies
- Takes responsibility and reviews over tailoring of work programs
- Takes responsibility over the selection of Engagement Team members and Engagement forecast and timelines
- Liaises with Client’s Management for smooth flow of audit work and ensures that good working relationship is maintained at all times
- Initiates and assists the Engagement Partner in performing risk assessments, establishing the audit objectives and setting the overall scope
- Ensures proper execution of Engagement plans by conducting timely review of work completed by Audit Engagement Team members and discussing issues with appropriate Client personnel in a timely manner. In most cases, reviews should be conducted in the field
- Brings appropriate matters to the Engagement Partner's attention, including actions taken, notable information, and matters for the Engagement Partner's decision
- Informs the Engagement Partner promptly (during the audit and throughout the year) of Client developments and auditing or accounting problems requiring the Engagement Partner's action
- Reviews drafts of Financial Statements and Audit reports for financial audits, and reports on findings and recommendations for other Engagement
- Provides continuing mentoring to audit team
- Acts as Program Leader in various in-house training and workshops
- Takes responsibility over timely billings and collection
Requirements
- Approximately 6-8 years of experience as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs;
- A university degree in accounting or related field, and holds professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA or CPA would be advantageous
- Excellent project management skills;
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills;
- A dedication to teamwork and leadership;
- Integrity within a professional environment;
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese;
- A willingness to travel as business demands