Senior Auditor (Financial Services)
Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain Senior Auditor (Financial Services)
About the job Senior Auditor (Financial Services)
Senior Auditor (Financial Services)
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Bahrain
Categories: Audit and Assurance
Grant Thornton is expanding their Audit and Assurance team and looking to hire candidates at Senior Auditors levels. As an integral member of the Audit and Assurance team, candidate must exhibit high standards of professional and social ethics and must accept full responsibility as the in-charge accountant for audit engagements of varying size and complexity to include, planning and coordinating the various phases of the field work, directing and reviewing the work of a number of assistants. The ideal candidate must have financial services (banking/insurance) sector experience.
Audit and accounting responsibilities
Provide meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters Evaluate the clients internal controls, outlining the extent of sampling required as per tailored audit programs as per horizon audit methodology Perform the audit procedures as per audit program approved by the Manager and the Partner Review working papers for accuracy and completion, financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures as per International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and documentation of discussions with clients Summarize engagement, make planning points for the next year, prepare management letters, draft reports, and prepare routine client correspondence Follow the progress of the audit engagement, assist in clearing points, and resolve the auditing and accounting problems Coordinate and expedite the review of files by the Audit Manager and Partner Keep the Audit Manager/Partner apprised of the progress of the engagement, consult with them on problem areas, review with them any significant audit findings.
Development responsibilities
Cultivate an increasing level of technical skills in auditing Develop a learning program to continually develop and expand knowledge and expertise through learning opportunities on the job Actively seek opportunities to expand services to existing clients and develop new business
Administrative responsibilities
Promote and uphold the firms policies and procedures, and become knowledgeable in the firms services Follow up with the clients for fees and new business
Interpersonal Contacts
Communicate engagement problems, findings and status to Audit Managers and Partners. Coordinate and delegate the work of staffs Interface the client personnel to review audit and accounting findings
Essentialrequirements
Degree in accounting, finance, commerce or related field Completed a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA At least three years of professional experience in external audit banking and insurance sector Experience working with IFRS4 and IFRS17 assignments
* Qualified applicants will be prioritized
