Audit Associate

Position Summary

Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Audit Associate to join its Audit & Assurance team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with audit seniors, managers, and partners to deliver high-quality audit and assurance services to a diverse client portfolio, including not-for-profit organizations and other entities. ( It would be preferable

To be a girl )

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, executing, and completing financial statement audits in accordance with applicable professional standards and firm methodology.
• Develop an understanding of clients’ industries, operations, accounting systems, internal controls, and regulatory environments.
• Prepare clear, complete, and properly cross-referenced audit workpapers that document the procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached.
• Perform audit procedures over the accounts.
• Trace selected transactions to invoices, contracts, bank statements, general ledger activity, and other supporting documentation.
• Assist with substantive testing, analytical procedures, cutoff testing, subsequent-events procedures, and financial statement tie-outs.
• Identify missing support, inconsistencies, unusual transactions, and potential audit issues and communicate them promptly to the senior or manager.
• Assist with preparing client request lists, open-item lists, confirmation requests, and professional client correspondence.
• Monitor assigned work against engagement deadlines and communicate delays or challenges promptly.
• Record time accurately and keep the audit binder current so that it reflects the work completed.
• Draft audit findings, recommendations, and client communications under the guidance of senior team members.
• Maintain compliance with firm policies, independence requirements, confidentiality standards, and quality-control procedures.
• Participate in firm training and actively develop technical accounting, auditing, documentation, and professional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• Interest in developing knowledge of U.S. GAAP and U.S. auditing standards.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prepare clear documentation and follow audit instructions.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respond constructively to review comments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Prior audit, accounting, or internship experience is preferred but not required.