• Application Deadline:
• Position: Semi-Senior Audit Associate



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 4 - 6 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Semi Senior Audit Associate to join its Audit & Assurance team.


• The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, executing, and completing audit engagements while supervising and reviewing the work of junior audit team members.


• This role requires strong technical audit expertise, practical experience using CaseWare, and a sound understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and financial reporting.


• The ideal candidate will work closely with Audit Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality audit engagements, ensure compliance with professional standards, provide technical guidance to junior team members, and contribute to the continuous improvement of audit quality and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in audit engagements from planning through completion.


• Supervise, coach, and review the work of junior audit associates to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with auditing standards.


• Prepare and review audit planning documents, audit programs, working papers, and audit files using CaseWare.


• Perform and review substantive testing, analytical procedures, and audit documentation.


• Evaluate internal controls, identify business risks, and recommend practical improvements.


• Review financial statements for compliance with IFRS and other applicable reporting standards.


• Ensure audit engagements comply with ISA, firm methodologies, regulatory requirements, and quality control standards.


• Identify significant audit issues and communicate findings to Audit Managers and Partners.


• Assist in preparing management letters and audit reports with practical recommendations.


• Liaise professionally with clients to obtain audit evidence and resolve audit queries.


• Mentor junior team members by providing technical guidance and on-the-job coaching.


• Participate in inventory counts, cash counts, and other field audit assignments where required.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the audit practice.


• Support multiple audit engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality deliverables.


• Demonstrate flexibility to work extended hours during peak audit periods when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.


• 4–6 years’ progressive audit experience within a reputable audit or professional services firm.


• Proven experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of junior auditors.


• Practical working knowledge of CaseWare is mandatory.


• Strong technical audit competence with a sound understanding of; International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA), Financial reporting, Risk assessment, Internal controls, Audit planning and execution


• Demonstrated experience leading audit assignments and managing multiple client engagements.


• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.


• High level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and confidentiality.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.


• Willingness and ability to work in a demanding audit environment, including extended hours during peak audit periods.


• Must possess a relevant professional qualification such as ICAN (ACA). ACCA qualification or active progression toward full qualification will be an added advantage.