Associate / Senior Associate, External Audit

About the role

Impetus, which provides audit and assurance, accounting, tax, corporate secretarial, advisory and managed technology services, is hiring an experienced Associate or Senior Associate for its fast-growing audit team. You will deliver high-quality audit services to a diverse portfolio of clients, with active mentoring from partners and opportunities to broaden your engagement experience.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and develop audit strategies, perform risk assessment and design audit procedures.
• Collaborate with the client to understand their business.
• Conduct fieldwork: gather and analyse financial data, verify transactions, identify discrepancies and assess compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
• Prepare audit documentation, findings and recommendations, and review financial statements in line with the applicable financial reporting framework.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets, adjusting as needed to meet deadlines.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• For the Senior Associate: supervise and mentor junior auditors, review group consolidation worksheets and supporting financial statement notes, and coordinate with component auditors for group audits.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, ACCA, or an equivalent qualification recognised by ISCA.
• At least 1 year of relevant external audit experience for the Associate role; at least 3 years for the Senior Associate role.
• Sound technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and work under tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and audit software.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

What we offer

• Active mentoring from partners and a supportive, collaborative team.
• Professional examination subsidies and study leave as an accredited training organisation.