Audit - Staff I/Staff II

Clark Schaefer Hackett

Website: cshco.com
Job details:
Job Purpose

Working with increased independence, the Staff I/II Audit Associate is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting complex financial data on audit engagements in a variety of industries.

Goals & Objectives

• Complete compilation engagements with limited guidance.
• Be relied on to consistently deliver on engagement areas in which experience has already been obtained.
• Manage the more complex areas of an engagement, offering critical insights and analysis.
• Proactive in planning and organizing own work; assisting with the planning of engagements as needed.
• Effectively communicate with engagement team and clients, building personal and firm credibility.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

 Verify that client financial reports and records are accurate and reliable.  Prepare and/or proof financial statements & management letter comments. Develop footnotes as necessary.  Assume responsibility for workpapers, letters and financial statements.  Gather & analyze client financial data and financial control systems.  Work with the audit team to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process.  Identify and investigate variances providing recommendation for solution.  Gain knowledge and advanced understanding of the client’s business process and accounting system(s).  Handle multiple projects simultaneously.  Effectively use firm audit software to review and compile financial information.  Proactively interact with key members of the client staff to gather information, resolve basic audit-related issues, and make recommendations for basic business and process improvements.  Pass the CPA exam.  Pursue charge hour goal.  Other duties as assigned.

Key Technical Skills And Knowledge

 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

 Satisfied the CPA educational requirement.

 Public Accounting experience of at least two busy seasons (internship experience included), or equivalent industry experience.

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

 Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Thorough understanding of GAAP.

Key Success Factors

 Compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, and to always give ethical council to clients.

 With the increasing complexity of the work, the professional in this role must have a very high attention to detail in documentation and the entire audit process.

 Become CPA certified, and seek out information regarding changes in audit best-practices.

 Go-getter. Doesn’t need hand-holding to find ways to overcome questions and obstacles.

 The volume and complexity of busy season work can be overwhelming, so the ability to work long hours, completing work accurately and within time requirements without a decline in quality is crucial.

 The person in this role needs to handle the more complex areas of an audit engagement, working closely with others on the engagement team.

 A Staff I/II has to be able to address challenges, problems and “issues” directly with the client and has to know when those issues should be elevated to senior CSH staff.

 When moderately complex issues are uncovered, the professional in this role should be able to find a pathway to resolution.

Competency Model

Take Initiative: Take action without being asked, or required to. Proactively taking measures to accomplish engagement objectives.

Be Adaptable: Positively respond to changes in assignments or priorities, readjusting behavior or work methods in response to new information, conditions or obstacles.

Plan and Organize: Prioritize effectively, determining resource requirements & activities required to achieve engagement objectives.

Demonstrate Knowledge: Acquire and utilize the technical and professional expertise required to perform at a consistently high level.

Encourage Teamwork: Participate as an active and contributing member of the engagement team, helping to teach and direct less experienced staff.

Location - Mumbai (Goregaon)

Working Days - Monday to Friday

Timings - 12:00 noon-9:00pm Click on Apply to know more.