Associate - Assurance Public Sector at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Reference Number: 125-NIG00233
Location: Abuja  Application Link

Location: Lagos  Application Link
Job type: Permanent
Department: Assurance

Job Summary

• The Audit Associate will be responsible for learning and applying technical skills and working as part of an engagement team carrying out the audit of Donor agencies and Non- governmental Organisations, under the supervision of Audit Seniors and Audit Managers.

Job roles and Responsibilities

• Establish working knowledge of the client’s accounting procedures and processes.
• Evaluate internal control systems and policies and procedures; making recommendations for improvements.
• Perform substantive tests and tests of controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
• Identify any accounting or audit issues and perform the necessary research to resolve such issues.
• Provide recommendations for strengthening internal controls and promoting business efficiency.
• Proactive in seeking coaching and clarification on assigned tasks from the audit seniors and audit managers.
• Lead small engagement team with responsibility for on-field team activities, coaching and supervision.
• Act as an assistant team lead on medium sized engagement while reporting effectively to the senior associate and manager (as required).
• Build strong working relationships with client contacts.
• Works as an effective team member to complete project components and assigned tasks, including:
  • Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures and management letter comments.
  • Assisting with engagement administration including preparation of audit plans, budgets and engagement letters.
  • Preparing client assistance schedules (CAS) and following-up on client deliverables.

Education / Qualification

• Minimum of first Degree Certificate with not less Second Class Upper division / Upper Credit.
• ACA / ACCA Qualified or Part Qualified.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience auditing Donor agencies and Non- governmental Organisations

Skills / Attributes Required:

• Excellent analytical, presentation and research skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take responsibility for personal growth
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong team-working
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Good listening skill
• A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering client solutions