Intermediate External Auditor | WFH

Cloudstaff Pty; Australia; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Findex is seeking an Auditor in Australia to perform standard auditing activities, including statutory audits and preparation of statutory accounts, under guidance from Audit Partner or Engagement Manager. The role requires 2+ years external audit experience and proficiency with Caseware, Xero, and/or MYOB.

A related accounting degree and CPA or equivalent are desirable. Applicants should be able to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage workload in a fast-paced environment,

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or related degree with a major in Accounting.
• Commenced CPA or equivalent is desirable.
• At least 2+ years of experience as external audit.
• AU Audit experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning audit engagements by identifying risks to determine the audit strategy.
• Assist in preparing business reports and management letters for the client, highlighting key issues and recommended actions.
• Assist with ensuring jobs are completed effectively by meeting deadlines, keeping within budget and informing Audit Partner of any variances to budget.
• Ensure all audit files are completed in line with the Findex Audit Methodology.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge to ensure compliance with all statutory and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Participate in industry and business activities external to the firm raising the Findex profile and attracting clients to the business

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Highly organised

Personable and professional

Confidentiality

Results oriented

Education

Accounting degree

CPA or equivalent desirable

Tools

Caseware

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Overview

The Auditor is responsible for completing standard auditing activities, which can include statutory audits and preparation of statutory accounts, for review by the Auditor in Charge or Engagement Manager. The Auditor may also act as an Auditor in Charge on smaller engagements with guidance from a Manager. The Auditor must ensure work is completed in line with Findex Audit Methodology together with relevant industry legislation and regulation

Key Responsibilities

Clients

• Communicate with clients where required, developing a detailed understanding of their business to determine how Findex can best meet their needs
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with existing clients and contacts

Operations & Compliance

• Assist in planning out audit engagements by identifying risks to determine the audit strategy
• Assist in preparing business reports and management letters for the client, highlighting key issues and recommended actions
• Assist with ensuring jobs are completed effectively by meeting deadlines, keeping within budget and informing Audit Partner of any variances to budget
• Ensure all audit files are completed in line with the Findex Audit Methodology
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge to ensure compliance with all statutory and relevant regulatory requirements

Business Growth

• Participate in industry and business activities external to the firm raising the Findex profile and attracting clients to the business

Key Attributes

Attributes

• Personable and professional
• Positive, proactive and results orientated
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Accounting degree or a related degree with a major in Accounting, Commenced CPA or equivalent is desirable, At least with 2+ years of experience as external audit ( Risk and/or internal audit shouldNOT be included), AU Audit experience is essential, Caseware, Xero, and/or MYOB experience preferred, Ability to work independently and manage workload in a fast-paced environment.