Job Summary
Exciting Job Opportunity: Audit Senior – Join a Premier US-Based CPA Firm!
Location: Hybrid Office Model – Choose between our vibrant Cape Town office (Century City) or our dynamic Johannesburg office (Woodmead)
Contract Term: 6-Month Contract (Renewable based on performance)
Working Hours: Embrace a flexible schedule with a 6-hour overlap with New York time. Typically, your South African hours will run from 14:00 - 20:00, allowing you the freedom to complete the rest of your working day in a way that best suits you. During the busy season, be prepared for additional overtime and approximately 4 hours on Saturdays.
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to elevate your career with a prestigious US-based CPA firm known for its excellence and commitment to client success. As an Audit Senior, you will play a pivotal role in a firm that values innovation and teamwork, working alongside esteemed professionals in the field. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to enhance your skill set while collaborating with a diverse array of clients, from thriving small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Build Relationships: Establish strong working relationships with colleagues and client personnel, becoming a trusted advisor.
- Master Audit Methodologies: Deepen your understanding of the firms audit approach, methodologies, and cutting-edge tools.
- Audit Excellence: Create well-organized and concise audit workpapers that meet the highest standards.
- Analytical Insights: Perform comprehensive analytical reviews of audit documents to uncover valuable insights.
- Inquisitive Engagement: Ask the right questions to gather critical information and develop a clear understanding of audit issues.
- Evaluate Controls: Review client accounting practices, operational procedures, and systems of internal control.
- Risk Management: Apply concepts of risk management to identify and address potential challenges.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP).
- Mentorship: Provide orientation, training, and mentorship to staff and interns, fostering their professional growth.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with a talented team, sharing knowledge and strategies to enhance overall performance.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualifications: CA(SA), ACCA, or CIMA (Qualified or Part-Qualified)
- Experience: 2+ years of post-article experience in external audit
- Specialization: 2+ years of hands-on experience with US GAAS (US Generally Accepted Auditing Standards) – this is non-negotiable.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel and analytical skills that drive impactful audit processes.
- Audit Leadership: Proven experience leading full audits from planning to execution and finalization.
- Industry Knowledge: Solid background in auditing within the Tech, Bio-Tech, NFP, and EBP industries.
- Software Proficiency: Familiarity with audit software such as CaseWare, CCH, and TeamMate is highly desirable.
- Leadership Qualities: A professional demeanor coupled with demonstrated leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
- Team Player: Ability to effectively collaborate on multiple assignments while prioritizing tasks independently and as part of a team.
Your Next Step:
If you are a proactive, ambitious Audit Senior with a proven track record in US audits within the Tech, Bio-Tech, NFP, and EBP sectors, we want to hear from you!
Take the leap – your future starts here!