Senior Auditor

Outsourced CFO; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading CPA and advisory firm as a Senior Auditor for a 12-month contract. This remote role requires 3 to 7 years of audit experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to ethical standards. Work with a dynamic team, assisting in audits and financial compliance while honing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 7 years of external audit experience.
• Solid understanding of audit methodologies and standards (US GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting audit engagements.
• Analyze and prepare financial statements for accuracy.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Integrity & Ethics

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Audit software

Job description

This is a remote position.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a CPA and advisory firm with offices in New York City, Boca Raton, Florida, New Jersey, Chicago, and the Philippines. They have over 100 people within the firm and are growing. Their firm operates in a cloud-based, paperless environment.

We are currently looking for a Senior Auditor on a 12 month contract, to join their team. This role is ideal for a candidate with 3 to 7 years of audit experience who is eager to learn and grow in the field. We are open to training a promising individual, preferably someone with a positive energy, and knows how to make good out of a stressful situation, who demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to professional ethics.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting audit engagements.
• Analyze and prepare financial statements and supporting documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Document audit findings and prepare workpapers in accordance with firm standards.
• Communicate audit issues and recommendations effectively.
  
  

Requirements Experience

• Minimum 3 to 7 years of external audit experience.
• Solid understanding of audit methodologies and standards (US GAAP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic knowledge of audit software is a plus)
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy (preferably CA)
• Duration: 12 month fixed term Contract.
• Working hours 12H00 to 21H00 SAST to support USA working hours.
• Own Laptop & stable connection.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic knowledge of audit software is a plus).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team.
  
  

Skills And Or Characteristics

• Analytical Thinking: Able to break down complex problems, spot trends or discrepancies, and propose practical solutions.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work, especially with documentation and numbers.
• Integrity & Ethics: Maintains high ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
• Adaptability: Flexible and quick to adjust in a fast-paced, remote, and paperless work environment.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills for discussing audit findings and collaborating with both US-based teams and international colleagues.