Audit Project Leader

Ensure quality customer service. 

Ensure daily progress of audit engagements, and report directly to Managers and Partners. 

Manage the performance of the audit teams. 

Effectively manage client relationships. 

Supervise multiple concurrent audit engagements and direct the preparation and completion of reports, accounts, and financial statements. 

Assume responsibility for completion of audit engagements, supervise and review the work of junior and senior team members. 

Adhere to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and Data Protection Act. 

Adhere to all Risk & Compliance procedures in line with company and the client's expectations. 

Ensure project reports and SLA& KPI reports are updated. 

Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

Provide both on the job coaching and training to junior and senior team members. 

Degree in Accounting or equivalent 

Professional qualification (ACCA/ACA Level 3 or fully qualified) would be an advantage. 

Minimum 6 years’ experience in external audit, leading audit engagements, supervising audit teams and coaching junior members of staff. 

Strong knowledge and application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), and International Standards of Audit (ISAs). 

Knowledge of other Accounting Standards (US GAAP, CAS amongst others) would be an advantage.  

Strong commitment to professional client service excellence. 

Strong time management and multitasking skills. 

Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial reports. 

Ability to lead a team effectively and help coach junior team members. 

Team player with strong interpersonal skills. 

Strong analytical and review skills. 

Adapt to changes and display eagerness in self-learning. 

Demonstrate proactiveness and accountability for results. 

Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills. 

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (English and French). 

Advanced knowledge of MS Office required; Excel, Word, and Outlook. 

Ability to work overtime/odd hours, whenrequired.