Our client, a leading wealth management company are looking for a Senior Auditor to join the successful company.

The successful candidate will act as the Audit Senior in undertaking audits of financial statements and/or other assurance work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Run audit and/or other assurance engagements from planning to completion based on agreed deadlines
• Work as part of a bigger team on larger audit assignments
• Produce comprehensive and accurate audit files and working papers
• Liaise with clients on audit requirements, arrange meetings, discussion of issues and status updates and others
• Complete other engagement management tasks such as KYC updates, WIP analysis, billing of ongoing and completed work, and other ad hoc client-related work
• Participates in quality control reviews and implementation of quality control improvements
• Undertake and satisfactorily complete all professional development training required by the company

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Be in possession of, or be working towards an ICAEW/ACCA Accountancy Qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development where required by the relevant professional accounting body
• Additionally, it is preferred, but not required, that the candidates have spent the majority of their professional career working in external audit in a professional practice
• Has experience in working on audits carried out in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing
• An understanding of Jersey’s Financial Services regime or a similar regulated financial services regime is preferred but not required
• Has in-depth understanding and experience in applying audit and accounting frameworks
• Continually seeks and update knowledge relevant to the audit profession

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with a range of internal clients
• Strong client focus, demonstrates drive and delivers a quality service
• Has a commercial outlook, follows procedures
• Spots opportunities to develop and enhance people and process
• Innovative approach to work, spots procedural weaknesses and identifies areas for efficiencies
• Manages regulations and risk
• Demonstrable active learning, and evidence of shared learning
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Resourceful and knows when to consult on issues affecting clients