Auditor - FSI (Experienced Hire) at Deloitte

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Job Title: Auditor - FSI (Experienced Hire)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Our Purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: To make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves in doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work - always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact. https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-that-matters.html

About Audit

Auditing is a highly complex process, and the importance of auditors as a vital link in the financial reporting chain has never been more important nor their role as trusted advisors more valued.

Job Description

Deloitte is looking for an Audit – FSI (Experienced Hire) who will be in charge of audit client engagements, and by implication, he/she will provide support to engagement team members. The candidates must have a clear understanding of audit process and appreciable knowledge of managing audit engagements. He/she should be conversant with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Financial Reporting Standards, Companies and Allied matters Act and other laws and regulations to be used in the audit process.
Be aware of all the audit imperatives and demonstrate how he/she has specifically implemented these on task assigned
Ability to use Audit tools and resources
Ability to identify weaknesses in control and provide recommendations with a view to adding value to the business of the client.
Prompt archival of audit file within the approved time limit
Ability to commence planning and conclude assigned sections/engagement within the stipulated timeframe agreed with management . Staff at this level should show willingness to keep up with engagement budget as it relates to their assigned task/sections
Effectively communicate engagement progress/status to his/her senior or manager
Display knowledge and application of ISA . He should be research minded and ready to related the applicable ISA to the task assigned .
Should possess ability to display knowledge and application of IFRS, GAAP, IFRS for SME's (where applicable) etc in the audit working paper. Staff at this level should demonstrate ability to assist others understand and apply these reporting frameworks on the job.
Ability to identify relevant risk from business process and design appropriate response to risk identified.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree / HND holder with a minimum of second class upper/upper credit
Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level/NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only
ICAN or ACCA qualification
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
Experience in any of the Big 4s will be an added advantage
Good knowledge of the firm’s business
Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador
Performance drive - Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results
Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders
Strategic direction - Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities
Good understanding of clients’ business
Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality as role involves dealing with client information and trade secrets
Ability to manage information flow and dissemination on a need to know basis
Effective time management for workflow and delivery of results
Ability to plan and prioritize workloads in order to meet agreed deadlines
Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life

Additional Information
What Impact Will You Make?:

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance.
As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

How You Will Grow:

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University Leadership Centre. https://deloitte.zoomforth.com/du.

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