Assistant auditor
26 November 2023
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Job Title *:: Assistant Auditor
Reference: Audit
Contact: Heytham Al-Tabarany
Job Function:
- To conduct the audits of specific areas assigned to him of the clients of the Firm, and report to the Supervisor/Audit Senior of any issues identified during the course of the audit, as well as ensuring that the work is done in accordance with the BDO Audit Methodology
Principal Responsibilities:
- Apply appropriate accounting principles and auditing standards to reach and support conclusions related to assigned areas
- Effectively and proactively utilise basic capabilities of audit technology tools and other firm standard technologies to perform and document work in assigned areas
- Prepare internal written documents clearly and concisely, incorporating proper punctuation and correct usage of grammar
- Obtain needed information from available client data and conduct appropriate client data analysis
- Review client practices within an assigned area of responsibility and refer possible problems and solutions to team leader quickly
- Keep team manager informed of progress
- Monitor own time against budget and inform team Supervisor of potential variances on a timely basis
- Take ownership of personal career development (e.g. actively contribute to setting objectives)
- Assess own performance, seek and incorporate feedback from supervisors and team members
- Proactively suggest ways to improve own performance/approach to work and client service delivery
- Communicate ideas/opinions and information to the audit team and listen/respond to other team member’s views
- Keep current on industry trends affecting clients (e.g. read trade journals)
- Develop understanding of service offerings within and across lines of service to identify opportunities to meet client needs
- Demonstrate awareness of firm’s risk management policies and procedures by identifying independence and conflict issues to team supervisor and/or in-charge, and consult with them when variances to standard practices are encountered
- Any other task reasonably assigned to the staff member and within their skill set
Personal Specifications and Experience:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance related subject (or equivalent accounting qualification - AAT) BDO - Job Descriptions and Competency Manual Page 25
- Good communication skills – both written and oral English (knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage)
- Proactive with staff and clients and able to work under pressure to meet client expectations and deadlines
- Proactive in improving their skills through training
- Proactive in working towards a professional qualification (CA, CPA or ACCA)
- Represent the Firm in a professional manner at all times through punctuality, appearance and presentation
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