Audit Executive

MHA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished audit firm in London is seeking an Audit Executive to join their investment funds audit team. The role entails conducting audits, ensuring compliance with standards, and supervising junior staff. Candidates should possess an ACA, ACCA, CA, or CPA qualification with excellent auditing skills. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within the investment funds industry, contributing to exceptional audit services.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CA, or CPA, along with audit practice experience.
• Proficiency in auditing and financial statement review.
• Competent skills in audit planning and completion.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact across different environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit work with a commitment to client service.
• Help ensure compliance with International Standards on Auditing.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Auditing

Financial reporting

Strong communication skills

Supervising junior staff

Technical knowledge of IFRS

Education

ACA, ACCA, CA, or CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

CaseWare

Job description

Job description

Audit Executive – Investment Funds Industry

Are you ready to advance your audit career in the dynamic world of investment funds?

About Us

MHA is a distinguished audit and advisory firm renowned for our commitment to excellence and innovation. We are expanding our External Audit practice and are seeking a dedicated Audit Executive to join our esteemed investment funds audit team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, and Delaware-domiciled funds and investment entities. You will collaborate with some of the most innovative mutual funds and private funds, including private equity and venture capital‑focused funds. Additionally, there is the opportunity to work with our digital asset fund clients, where we are among the leading offerings.

The Role

As an Audit Executive, you will:

• Conduct audit work within teams with a commitment to a high level of client service.
• Help ensure our compliance with International Standards on Auditing and our client’s compliance with IFRS or US GAAP.
• Complete audit fieldwork for manager review.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a technically strong auditor with:

• A qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CA, or CPA, along with audit practice experience.
• Proficiency in auditing, financial reporting, and financial statement review.
• Competent skills in audit planning and completion.
• Competent with Excel and Word. Experience with CaseWare would be advantageous.
• Up‑to‑date technical knowledge, including recent developments in accounting standards (IFRS and/or US GAAP).
• Strong communication skills – both oral and written – with the ability to interact with a variety of people across different environments and time zones.
• Previous experience supervising junior staff members.
• Ideally, experience within the investment industry or a keen interest in financial services.

Why Join Us

At MHA, we provide an environment that supports your growth and professional development. You'll have the chance to make a significant impact in the investment funds industry and be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional audit services in the evolving landscape of financial services.

Apply Now

If you're a dedicated audit professional looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute to our mission of excellence and innovation.

Our application form takes just a few minutes to complete and includes some diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy and as such, we track our diversity stats and actively work to improve on these, year on year, looking at new ways to promote our roles to the widest audience. Any data collected is fully anonymised before sharing with any external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers, or used in any way during the selection process.