Auditor

Job Overview:

An Auditor is someone who reviews and audits financial systems or financial accounts of a company or individual. An Auditor’s primary responsibilities include conducting audits in person or remotely, identifying areas of concern, and working to rectify any problems found during the audit.

An auditor performs audits on the financial records and accounts of a company to ensure they are accurate and compliant with relevant laws and regulations. Auditors reviews systems, accounts, and business functions to identify any problems and determine ways to fix them. An Auditor will need to prepare detailed reports that go through their findings in great detail.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Protects assets by ensuring compliance with internal control procedures and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
• Completes audit workpapers by documenting audit tests and findings.
• Appraises adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires.
• Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires, and recommending new policies and procedures.
• Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report and discussing findings with auditees.
• Complies with federal, state, and local security legal requirements by studying existing and new security legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and content, and participating in professional societies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Female
• Must have a background in accountancy
• For Graduates of Accountancy:
- At least 1-year related experience
• Additional distinctions or certifications can be an advantage
• Auditing and general accounting practices
• Knowledge of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
• Legal compliance
• Documentation skills
• Understanding of applicable accounting and banking laws
• Presentation skills
• Financial software
• Corporate finance
• Proficient computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations