Job Description
Responsibilities
Audit Engagement Management:
- Plan, supervise, and execute audit assignments in compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and firm guidelines.
- Coordinate with clients to understand business processes, assess risk areas, and develop audit strategies.
Team Supervision & Development:
- Lead and mentor junior auditors and audit seniors, providing on-the-job training and performance feedback.
- Review work papers and ensure audit documentation meets professional and internal standards.
Client Relationship Management:
- Serve as a point of contact for client communication during audit engagements.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable reporting frameworks such as IFRS and relevant regulatory standards.
- Identify and communicate accounting and auditing issues to clients and internal management.
Risk & Quality Assurance:
- Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate audit procedures to address audit risks.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality control procedures and ethical standards.
Reporting:
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports and present key findings and recommendations to senior management or partners.
- Ensure timely completion of audit assignments and submission of deliverables.
Requirements
- Qualification: HND / BSc in Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 5 years and above of relevant work experience in external audit, preferably in a professional services or audit firm.
- At least 2 - 3 years in a supervisory or senior audit role, with experience managing audit teams and client portfolios.
- Experience working with clients across various industries (e.g., manufacturing, financial services, NGOs, oil & gas, etc.).
- Proven track record in planning, executing, and finalizing audit engagements independently
- Exposure to ICAN/IFRS-compliant audit processes, including preparation of financial statements.
- A Chartered Accountant (ACA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax laws, auditing standards (ISA), and financial reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to details
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience handling client relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively.
- Ability to identify audit issues and offer practical, value-adding recommendation
- Excellent leadership, supervisory, and mentoring skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple engagements and work under pressure.
- High level of professional integrity, ethics, and sound judgment.