Senior Auditor

Outsourced Cfo; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A CPA and advisory firm is seeking a Senior Auditor for a 12-month contract to join their team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of audit experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to professional ethics. Responsibilities include planning audits, analyzing financial statements, and documenting findings in a cloud-based, paperless environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote working capability

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 7 years of external audit experience.
• Solid understanding of audit methodologies and US GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic audit software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting audit engagements.
• Analyze and prepare financial statements for accuracy.
• Evaluate internal controls and document audit findings.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Integrity & Ethics

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 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 positive energy, who knows how to make the best out of stressful situations, and demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to professional ethics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in planning and conducting audit engagements.
2. Analyze and prepare financial statements and supporting documents for accuracy and compliance.
3. Evaluate internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
4. Document audit findings and prepare workpapers in accordance with firm standards.
5. 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).
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy (preferably CA).

Additional Details

• Duration: 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Working hours: 12:00 to 21:00 SAST to support USA working hours.
• Own Laptop & stable internet connection required.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team.

Skills and 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, especially with documentation and numbers.
• Integrity & Ethics: Maintains high ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Adaptability: Flexible and quick to adjust in a fast-paced, remote, and paperless environment.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal skills for discussing audit findings and collaborating with US-based and international teams.