What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior External Auditor position at abip CPAs & Advisors?
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Auditor to help lead and shape our auditing processes. In this key role, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the integrity of our financial operations, enhancing compliance, and improving overall efficiency.
As a Senior Associate, you will guide audits from planning through execution, identifying risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and recommending actionable improvements. This role is ideal for professionals who are analytical, meticulous, and well-versed in auditing standards, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute internal audits across various business functions.
- Perform effective risk and control assessments.
- Help lead and develop Interns and first year Associates.
- Identify gaps or risks and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Complete audits for clients in a timely manner.
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports for senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, laws, and regulatory requirements.
- Review work for accuracy and compliance.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of five (5) years of proven audit experience in a public accounting firm
- US CPA certification required
Skills and Abilities
- Experience managing multiple client engagements
- Extensive knowledge of AICPA standards, US GAAP and US GAAS
- Accounting software proficiency
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Planning, executing, and reporting on audits of financial statements
- Deep knowledge of auditing practices, laws, and regulations
- Integrity
- Creating and fostering client relationships
- High level of organization
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
