Audit/Tax Associate at Updeal Resources

JOB SUMMARY: The audit associate is to plan and execute audits which includes planning the audit process, research, reviews and recommendations. He/she is responsible for the audit team and will supervise, motivate and develop the team of junior staff by reviewing their jobs as well as developing their skills and providing training and support.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a staff of the firm, you are expected to carry out the following job functions for the firm, its related companies and majorly its clients':

• Learning the proper functioning of audit programs that are approved by the firm;
• Carry out fieldwork properly and documenting all the information related to these field work as per the quality standards;
• Examining clients’ books of account and preparing audited financial statements, under the supervision of the team lead;
• Identifying the problems and risks for assessing the reporting systems of the firm;
• Paying attention to all the details associated with the job of an audit trainee;
• Acquiring the skills that are necessary for excelling in the work of auditing, these include hard-work, observance, dedication and analytical skills;
• Familiarizing with clients in addition to maintaining and developing good relations by giving maximum importance to clients;
• Demonstrating good knowledge of auditing of International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) financial statements; relevant International Standards on Auditing (“ISA”);
• Excellent use of key audit tools software, including case ware, Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-PowerPoint and other relevant software;
• Presenting in-house training, regularly, on relevant Audit Assurance and related topics;
• Carrying out fieldwork properly and documenting all the information relating to the field work as per the quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years core/cognate work experience
• Preference will be given to candidates with ICAN or ACCA certification
• Not more than 35 years of age.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly with regards to presenting the results of analyses to management
• Must have an outstanding knowledge of Excel spreadsheets & other Accounting tools
• Must have a very good understanding of the business culture within Nigeria
• Good presentation and documentation skills
• PC skills - MS office, internet explorer, email, etc