Senior Associate/Assistant Manager, Audit & Assurance

mazars-talent; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

5-day working week

Birthday leave (if applicable)

Marriage leave

Discretionary performance bonus

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Hong Kong is seeking an Audit Associate to join our Audit & Assurance team. You will contribute to evaluating controls, preparing audit documentation, and identifying risks while working under supervision.

We offer a competitive salary and a range of staff benefits, including education support, medical and life insurance, a 5-day week, and opportunities for career growth through global assignments.

Qualifications

• Diploma or above in accounting or related subjects; non-degree holders are welcome.
• At least 2 years of audit experience in a professional firm.
• Member or finalist of HKICPA, CPAA or ACCA.
• Experience in capital markets, listed entities audit/review, or deal/ due diligence work is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical and teamwork skills.
• Proactive and adaptable to new environments and teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; fluent in English, Chinese and Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• Assist in audit and assurance assignments for a wide range of clients including multinational and listed entities.
• Participate in IPO-related, due diligence and transaction-type assignments under supervision.
• Act as in-charge to handle small to medium engagements.
• Support planning and monitoring of engagements and identify audit issues.
• Develop project management and coaching skills while contributing to operational excellence.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements through structured online and offline training.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Chinese/Putonghua

Education

Diploma or above in accounting or related subjects

HKICPA/CPAA/ACCA member or finalist

Job description

Overview

Forvis Mazars is a leader in audit, tax and advisory services worldwide, operating across 100+ countries and territories. Join us to grow your career through global opportunities, diverse projects, and continuous learning. Belong to a supportive environment where your unique perspective is valued, and success comes from teamwork. Impact with your bold ideas and help drive us forward.

With our Audit & Assurance team, you will have an opportunity to grow and develop your career through diverse experiences and exposures. By taking part in the analysis of controls and processes, preparation of audit documentation and identifying potential audit risks, you are contributing to solve their complex business issues for our clients in this fact changing world.

What you can expect

• Develop an understanding of client’s business and landscape
• Interact with clients to efficiently collect data and information facilitating your day-to-day work
• Assist in audit and assurance assignments for a wide range of clients including multi-national and listed clients, participate in IPO related, due diligence and transaction types of assignments, under direct supervision of auditors in-charge and/or managers
• Act as in charge to handle small to medium sized engagements
• Support the planning and monitoring of engagement as well as identifying potential audit issues
• Enrich your project management skills from planning to completion of engagements
• Grow your coaching and supervision skill
• Put forward ideas and contribute to operational excellence of our audit practice
• Stay relevant to latest regulatory requirements via structured online and offline training
• A competitive qualified pay

Who we are looking for

• Diploma or above holder in accounting or related subjects. Non-degree holder is also welcome
• At least 2 years of audit experience in professional audit firm
• Members or finalist of HKICPA, CPAA or ACCA.
• Experience in (i) capital markets; (ii) recurring listed entities audit / review; or (iii) deal/transaction types of assignment including M&A deals, due diligence work will be an advantage
• Good communication skills, analytical, problem solving and team building skills
• Proactive and flexible in adapting to new environments, people and team structure
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a challenging environment
• Able to communicate effectively in English, Chinese and Putonghua

What we offer

We recognise that rewards are important to you. On top of a competitive salary package, you will be receiving a range of staff caring benefits and policies including medical and dental insurance, life insurance, a 5-day working week, birthday leave, marriage leave, discretionary performance bonus and competitive qualified pay. For your career progression, we will provide examination support including but not limited to study/examination leave and subsidy along the way.