Audit Supervisor at Adebola Sobanjo Company Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing audit staff during audits and control consulting engagements that evaluate corporate management and operating practices.
• Take responsibility for external audit assignments, financial institutions, medium sized companies, various industries and business sectors within the firm.
• Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations

Duties

• Develop annual audit plan and coordinate audit activities
• Oversee audit planning, field work, and audit reporting, prepares reports and communicates findings and recommendations to line and senior management.
• Review automated audit work papers prepared by the audit staff to ensure sound audit… and compliance with the department’s methodology.
• Supervise audit team to ensure quality on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with team to review audit findings
• Prepare reports with audit findings and recommendations
• Evaluate current audit procedures and recommend improvements
• Evaluate and enhance internal controls to improve operational efficiency
• Analyze and resolve audit issues in a timely fashion
• Communicate audit status to management on regular basis
• Discuss with management about audit observations, recommendations and actions
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities
• Organize trainings for audit team for skill development
• Effectively work with new and changing situations including new industry regulations where there may not always be a ready apparent solution.
• Prepare clear and complete audit work papers and store them in department

Qualifications / Experience

• BSc / BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
• ICAN or ACCA Professional Membership
• 3-4 years of proven work experience as an external Auditor (Post ICAN) with leadership experience and currently working in an audit firm.
• Experience of the entire Audit and Tax process
• Understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and sound strategies
• Understanding of Quality and Risk Management procedures
• Track record of leading audit teams
• Experience in data analysis and financial reporting

Required Knowledge / Skills:

• Good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting and standards (e.g. GAAP, IFRS)
• Thorough knowledge of current external auditing practices, tax consultancy and relevant regulations.
• Good presentation skills
• Proficiency in the use of accounting tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft office packages

Other Skills / Behaviours;

• Good interpersonal relationship with positive and supportive attitude
• Coaching
• Leadership