Executive-Audit

Role & responsibilities

1. International Audit & Assurance

• Strong foundation in Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting, with a keen interest in building a career in International Audit & Assurance.
• Good understanding of audit methodology, audit planning, risk assessment, materiality and audit procedures.
• Ability to understand engagement-specific audit instructions, scope, risks and deliverables and effectively execute assigned audit procedures.
• Good understanding of substantive testing, test of details, analytical procedures, audit sampling, confirmations and reconciliations.
• Ability to obtain, evaluate and appropriately document sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.
• Willingness to work on international and group audit engagements and collaborate with overseas engagement teams.

2. Financial Reporting & Accounting Standards

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Good knowledge of Ind AS / Indian GAAP, with a strong willingness to develop knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP, Dutch GAAP and other international reporting frameworks.
• Ability to understand accounting treatments and identify transactions or matters requiring further evaluation.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, lead schedules and supporting reconciliations.
• Willingness to research and develop an understanding of accounting and reporting requirements applicable to international clients.

3. Audit Quality & Professional Judgment

• Strong commitment to audit quality, accuracy, professional standards and timely delivery.
• Demonstrate professional skepticism when evaluating audit evidence and management explanations.
• Good analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills appropriate to the level.
• Ability to identify inconsistencies, unusual transactions, audit exceptions and potential financial reporting issues.
• Ability to appropriately escalate significant, complex or judgmental matters to senior team members.
• Strong understanding of professional ethics, independence, confidentiality and integrity.

4. Audit Documentation

• Ability to prepare clear, complete and well-structured audit working papers.
• Ability to appropriately document procedures performed, evidence obtained and conclusions reached.
• Good understanding of cross-referencing, indexing and audit trail requirements.
• Ability to respond effectively to review comments and continuously improve the quality of audit documentation.

5. International Client Communication

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good command of professional English.
• Ability to draft clear, concise and professional business emails.
• Ability to communicate audit requirements and follow up professionally with overseas clients.
• Comfortable participating in virtual meetings and discussions with international clients and engagement teams.
• Ability to communicate audit findings, information requirements and outstanding matters clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work effectively across different countries, cultures and time zones.

6. Technology & Data Skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyse financial data and work efficiently with audit schedules and large volumes of information.
• Good working knowledge of Excel for data analysis, reconciliations and audit testing.
• Exposure to CaseWare or other audit documentation / engagement management tools will be an advantage.
• Willingness to adopt audit technology, data analytics and automation tools to improve audit efficiency and quality.

7. Teamwork & Ownership

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-level and geographically dispersed audit team.
• Strong ownership and accountability for assigned audit areas and deliverables.
• Ability to prioritise work and complete assigned tasks within engagement timelines.
• Proactively communicate delays, dependencies and potential issues to senior team members.
• Collaborative approach towards working with seniors, managers and overseas engagement teams.
• Ability to accept feedback positively and continuously improve.

8. Learning Agility

• Strong learning orientation and intellectual curiosity.
• Willingness to learn different accounting frameworks, auditing standards, industries and international audit methodologies.
• Ability to quickly understand new clients, businesses and engagement requirements.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in International Audit, IFRS, US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Interest in developing expertise in technology-enabled and data-driven audit approaches.

Preferred candidate profile

• Professional skepticism
• Attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Sound professional judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ownership and accountability
• Learning agility
• Client focus
• Team collaboration
• Adaptability
• Commitment to audit quality
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Integrity and professional ethics