KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The role is required to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the firm.

Internal relationships

• Directors
• Audit team
• Other Hall Chadwick teams including Business Services and Forensic Accounting

External relationships

• Clients

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct various audit engagements simultaneously, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner, identifying key risk areas and accounting technical matters
• Prepare complete and accurate audit work papers
• Display appropriate knowledge and understanding of clients’ businesses to develop an appropriate audit approach
• Communicate effectively with clients to manage expectations and ensure deadlines are met
• Identify areas of improvement in the clients’ business processes and deliver recommendations to clients after understanding and assessing internal controls
• Prepare and review Financial statements, ensuring they adhere to statutory requirements
• Build and maintain strong, professional and trusting relationships with clients
• Remain up to date with upcoming changes to the accounting and audit standards
• Review the work, coach and develop Audit team members to build competence and improve productivity

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A minimum of five years’ experience in external public practice audit
• Solid understanding of relevant legislation, Australian Accounting Standards, and Australian Auditing Standards
• High level of computer literacy, with an excellent understanding of audit and accounting software
• Strong organisation and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with clients in a clear and concise manner, and the ability to discuss issues in a manner which considers the client’s circumstances
• Broad commercial expertise and judgement
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, and to coach, mentor and review the work of team members
• Flexibility and a positive approach to travel and working across industries, clients and locations

QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS

• Degree qualified in accounting, business or commerce
• CA or CPA qualification
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

The Audit Supervisor works closely with the Audit team to undertake audit activities for client firms.