Senior Manager External Auditor

About Us:
Pitcher Partners is well-known for achieving real and tangible results for middle-market businesses and organisations. We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and driven Senior Auditor to join the team.

As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of financial statements and business-critical information and or processes.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Read, understand and follow audit planning memo and audit program
• Develop Audit plans as required
• Undertake field work for financial and compliance audits including interim and final testing 
• Prepare work papers in accordance with Audit Methodology, preparation of clear and concise reports
• Fully utilise Audit software program Caseware and advise junior staff on usage
• Prepare statutory financial statements. Prepare basic tax computations
• Apply computer simulations and computer assisted techniques in performing audit engagements
• Draft technical memo's for manager and partner review
• Provide feedback to staff on a regular basis during and at completion of assignments 
• Liaise with Managers to ensure jobs are reviewed and completed on time. 

 Requirements:

• University Graduate with solid credit results having commenced post degree qualifications.
• Minimum of 3 years current full time equivalent work experience gained ideally within a Chartered Firm.
• Thorough working knowledge of accounting standards and tax, as well as a detailed understanding of the audit process and audit risk assessment
• Ability to prepare work paper files in accordance with firm and divisional standards and train junior staff in this regard.
• Proven ability to delegate lower level work to junior staff where it is cost effective 
• Previous experience working with Private, Not-For-Profit, Charities and Government based clients  will be highly regarded.

 
You will be provided with a supportive environment and infrastructure to allow you to thrive, yet the flexibility to allow you to make your mark in the firm. If you make your mark consideration will be given to support a permanent placement.