QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

·       5+ years of experience in local audit firm member of audit networks (Big 4, BDO, Mazars, Baker Tilly, Nexia,) and/or in an audit Centre of Excellence of international networks (KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, BDO …)

·       Relevant degree with skills in accounting, finance and management: ACCA or ACA completed or to be completed within 12 months + (ideally) BSc Accounting / Finance / Business management

·       Proficiency in spoken and written French

·       Proficiency in using audit tools, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint tools. The use of PowerBI would be an advantage.

 

IMPLEMENTATION OF AUDIT APPROACH

·       Expert knowledge of the audit procedures usually delegated to juniors.

·       Involved in the planning and audit strategy:

o   Prepare and fill in the planning and risk assessments sections in the audit tool

o   Identify risk areas and assure that they are properly addressed in the audit program

o   Prepare the kick-off meeting

 

·       Fully experienced in audit methodology (ISA or UK GAAS):

o   Prepare or update the audit programs

o   Responsible for the quality of documentation

o   Good level of knowledge in more complex audit sections such as inventory, risk and charges provisions, more complex subjects on intangible assets, financial fixed assets, and taxes: design and performance of internal control approach and/or substantive testing

o   Good level of knowledge in internal control for the aforementioned cycles: conduct business process interviews, writing of narrative and identification of key controls

o   Basic knowledge in consolidation and IT audit

o   Clear and concise presentation of work, always well-documented and of high quality

o   Ensure all work is documented for review (no unreferenced documents)

o   Manage the open items until the audit completion

 

·       Participate in the audit completion:

o   Participate in the closing meeting presentation to the management and governance

o   Draft parts of the summary note and/or the analytical review for the manager’s review.

o   Manage the review of financial statements and notes and specific verification-related tasks.

o   Prepare the audit reports, depending on the files.

o   Participate in the archiving of the audit tool.

MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION

·       Organize and agree on the audit fieldwork and planning with the client

·       Delegate different tasks to juniors for the less risky audit sections and explain and manage their progress during the audit

·       Review the work performed by the people under his/her supervision and provide factual and constructive feedback in a timely manner

·       Contribute to the onboarding of the people under his/her supervision and remain aware of any difficulties they face

·       Create a good working environment with the audit team and ensure a positive relationship between the team and the client

·       Communicate easily with the team and the manager on a regular basis

·       Establish good relations with the client to facilitate the daily completion of the audit.

·       Project a positive image of the firm to clients.

·       Meet the objectives and deadlines assigned by the manager and the partner

 

OTHER SOFT SKILLS

·       Remain calm and professional at all times

·       Have analytical and synthesis capabilities.

·       Take initiatives and anticipate applying rigor in tasks

 

 

The Benefits of Joining our Audit Capability Centre at GPO :

At GPO, you will benefit from:

·     Working with French clients of varying sizes: SMEs to large groups (of which listed and public interest entities) with a strong international footprint

·     Working for a growing audit firm, leader in its domestic market in audit

·     Gain expertise by evolving in different business environments

·     Coaching from audit professional

·     Empowerment and responsibilities

·     A personalized career path

·     Training programs on audit methodology (ISA, French GASS), IFRS and French GAAP, audit tools and solutions (data analytics)

·     A unique team spirit and collaboration within a multicultural environment

·     Attractive remuneration and benefits