Audit Supervisor (Botswana)

EY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking an Audit Supervisor to lead audit engagements and mentor junior auditors. You will manage audit processes, engage clients, and ensure quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accounting, be BICA/ACCA qualified, and have 4-5 years of external audit experience. This role offers continuous learning and a diverse work culture, plus the tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Personalized career development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience working as an External Auditor in a public accounting firm.
• Proven track record with developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and financial reporting matters.

Responsibilities

• Leading fieldwork, managing performance, and mentoring junior team members.
• Managing Audit processes while considering audit risks and technical matters.
• Engaging clients and offering professional transaction advice.

Skills

External audit experience

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Accounting

BICA/ACCA qualified

Job description

The opportunity

We are actively recruiting Audit professionals at the Audit Supervisor level to join our Audit team in Botswana. Our Auditor opportunities are offered on a flexible full-time basis. You'll help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters. In return, you can expect leading-edge learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You'll be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.

Your key responsibilities

• Leading fieldwork, managing performance, coaching and mentoring more junior team members and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements
• Effectively managing Audit processes with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, including revenue, financial instruments and income taxes
• Engaging clients and providing advice and professionalism throughout transactions, including identification of areas for improvement in clients\' business processes
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues
• Understanding our clients\' unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

• Proven experience as an Auditor delivering external audit and assurance engagements
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits
• Proven track record with developing and maintaining client relationships
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, BICA/ACCA qualified, registered member of BICA;
• 4-5 years experience working as an External Auditor in a public accounting firm;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills;
• Sound business, client, team and personal leadership skills including verbal communication and presentation skills
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters

What we offer

Success as defined by you: We\'ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you\'ll develop the mindset and skills you\'ll need to thrive in the future. Diverse and inclusive culture: You\'ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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