Job Description – External Auditors (Associate / Senior)

Job Summary

We are seeking motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative professionals to join our External Audit team at Associate and Senior levels.

The role involves supporting and/or leading external audit assignments for a portfolio of clients across various industries, while also contributing to the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and group reporting engagements.

Responsibilities will vary depending on the candidate’s level of experience and seniority.

Key Responsibilities

External Audit

• Participate in the planning, execution, and completion of statutory external audit assignments in accordance with applicable auditing standards and internal methodology.
• Review financial statements and supporting schedules to ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform audit testing on key financial statement areas including revenue, expenses, payroll, fixed assets, receivables, payables, and provisions.
• Assess internal controls, identify audit risks, and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Prepare audit working papers and maintain accurate, complete audit documentation.
• Draft audit findings, management letters, and reports for internal review.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information, clarify audit matters, and ensure timely completion of assignments.

Depending on level and experience, responsibilities may also include:

• Leading audit engagements and coordinating fieldwork assignments
• Supervising junior team members and reviewing work performed by Associates
• Providing coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to junior staff
• Supporting managers in engagement planning, budgeting, and client relationship management

Consolidation & Group Reporting

• Assist in the preparation and/or review of consolidated financial statements for group entities.
• Review reporting packages submitted by subsidiaries or components.
• Perform reconciliation of intercompany balances and transactions.
• Prepare and/or review consolidation journals, elimination entries, and supporting schedules.
• Analyse consolidation adjustments including minority interests, investments, foreign exchange translation, and group reclassifications.
• Support audit teams on group audit engagements involving multi-entity structures.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable accounting standards relating to consolidation and group reporting.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the firm’s audit methodology, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality, independence, and professional ethics at all times.
• Keep up to date with developments in accounting, auditing, and consolidation standards.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or related field
• ACCA / ACA / CPA qualification completed or in progress

Experience

• Associate level: 1–3 years of experience in external audit within an audit firm or professional services environment
• Senior level: 4–7 years of relevant experience in external audit within an audit firm or professional services environment
• Exposure to group audits, consolidated financial statements, or group reporting is highly desirable
• Experience working with clients across multiple sectors would be an advantage

Technical Skills

Good knowledge of:

• External audit procedures and audit methodology
• IFRS
• Consolidation principles and group reporting
• Intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries
• Financial statement analysis

Additional requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of audit software and/or consolidation tools would be an advantage

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and professional scepticism
• Good communication and client relationship management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Strong organisational and time-management skills