Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the daytoday execution of audit engagements from planning through completionDevelop an understanding of each clients operations risks accounting policies internal controls significant estimates and reporting requirementsPrepare and update audit planning documentation risk assessments materiality calculations audit programs and engagement timelinesIdentify significant accounts disclosures assertions fraud risks and areas requiring heightened audit attentionAssign work to audit staff and provide clear instructions regarding the purpose scope timing and documentation expectations for each audit areaReview staff workpapers for accuracy completeness technical sufficiency crossreferencing consistency and support for the audit conclusionsEnsure that audit work addresses relevant assertions including existence or occurrence completeness cutoff classification accuracy valuation and rights and obligationsPerform and supervise testing over complex audit areas and subsequent eventsEvaluate whether audit conclusions are supported by the evidence inspected and whether contradictory or incomplete documentation requires additional proceduresMonitor outstanding client requests and follow up professionally to obtain documentation needed to complete the engagementPrepare or review financial statements footnotes adjusting journal entries passedadjustment schedules and required supplementary informationEnsure that financial statements agree with the trial balance audit leads supporting schedules and proposed adjustmentsMonitor engagement hours budgettoactual results and completion deadlines and communicate variances promptly to the managerMaintain accurate engagementstatus information and ensure the binder is substantially complete before manager or partner reviewClear review comments promptly and ensure that responses are reflected directly in the related workpapers when documentation updates are requiredCommunicate audit issues proposed adjustments control observations and unresolved matters to the manager or partnerCoach and support audit staff through timely guidance constructive review notes and technical explanationsAssist with client meetings planning discussions auditstatus calls and closing or exit meetingsMaintain compliance with professional standards ethics and independence requirements firm policies and qualitycontrol proceduresRequirementsQualificationsBachelors degree in accounting or a related fieldRelevant professional audit experience preferably involving financial statement auditsWorking knowledge of US GAAP and US generally accepted auditing standardsExperience preparing and reviewing audit workpapers and financial statementsAbility to supervise coach and review the work of audit staffStrong understanding of audit documentation risk assessment materiality substantive testing and financial statement assertionsStrong analytical projectmanagement and problemsolving skillsExcellent written and verbal English communication skillsAbility to manage multiple engagements and meet competing deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and electronic auditworkpaper systemsCPA designation CPA exam progress or another relevant professional qualification is preferred but not required
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