Audit Senior at JM Associates

We are looking to hire an Audit Senior who will be responsible for leading audit engagements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering high-quality audit services to our clients. In this role, you will manage audit teams, oversee the entire audit process, and work closely with clients to understand their business needs and risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring that all work is completed in compliance with professional standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior audit staff, providing guidance and support throughout the audit process.
• Review and assess the adequacy of clients' internal controls, risk management practices, and financial reporting processes.
• Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to clients and senior management.
• Ensure timely completion of audit assignments and deliverables in line with client expectations and deadlines.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing ongoing communication and support throughout the audit process.
• Stay current on industry developments and regulatory changes to provide informed advice and insights to clients.
• Participate in business development activities, including identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of IFRS and ISAs
• Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately.
• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application.
• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate.
• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive
• Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results
• Ability to recognize when learned theoretical concepts should be applied
• Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts
• Awareness of other departments in the company with risk control and governance responsibilities and what is necessary for successful tactical collaboration and information sharing.
• Excellent communication skills along with strong negotiation skills negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises.
• Executes effective and thorough application of all internal audit standards within assigned responsibility
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude

Education and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance Technology or the equivalent combination of education training and work experience.
• A Minimum of at least 2 years’ experience as Audit Senior is required as well as one or more relevant professional certifications (i.e. CPA K, ACCA, CISA, CFE)
• Public accounting firm experience is desirable