External Auditor (Senior/ Assistant Manager)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• 5+ years of experience in local audit firm member of audit networks (Big 4, BDO, Mazars, Baker Tilly, Nexia,) and/or in an audit Centre of Excellence of international networks (KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, BDO …)

• Relevant degree with skills in accounting, finance and management: ACCA or ACA completed or to be completed within 12 months + (ideally) BSc Accounting / Finance / Business management

• Proficiency in spoken and written French

• Proficiency in using audit tools, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint tools. The use of PowerBI would be an advantage.

IMPLEMENTATION OF AUDIT APPROACH

• Expert knowledge of the audit procedures usually delegated to juniors.

• Involved in the planning and audit strategy:

• Prepare and fill in the planning and risk assessments sections in the audit tool

• Identify risk areas and assure that they are properly addressed in the audit program

• Prepare the kick-off meeting

Fully experienced in audit methodology (ISA or UK GAAS):

• Prepare or update the audit programs

• Responsible for the quality of documentation

• Good level of knowledge in more complex audit sections such as inventory, risk and charges provisions, more complex subjects on intangible assets, financial fixed assets, and taxes: design and performance of internal control approach and/or substantive testing

• Good level of knowledge in internal control for the aforementioned cycles: conduct business process interviews, writing of narrative and identification of key controls

• Basic knowledge in consolidation and IT audit

• Clear and concise presentation of work, always well-documented and of high quality

• Ensure all work is documented for review (no unreferenced documents)

• Manage the open items until the audit completion

Participate in the audit completion:

• Participate in the closing meeting presentation to the management and governance

• Draft parts of the summary note and/or the analytical review for the manager’s review.

• Manage the review of financial statements and notes and specific verification-related tasks.

• Prepare the audit reports, depending on the files.

• Participate in the archiving of the audit tool.

MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION

• Organize and agree on the audit fieldwork and planning with the client

• Delegate different tasks to juniors for the less risky audit sections and explain and manage their progress during the audit

• Review the work performed by the people under his/her supervision and provide factual and constructive feedback in a timely manner

• Contribute to the onboarding of the people under his/her supervision and remain aware of any difficulties they face

• Create a good working environment with the audit team and ensure a positive relationship between the team and the client

• Communicate easily with the team and the manager on a regular basis

• Establish good relations with the client to facilitate the daily completion of the audit.

• Project a positive image of the firm to clients.

• Meet the objectives and deadlines assigned by the manager and the partner

OTHER SOFT SKILLS

• Remain calm and professional at all times

• Have analytical and synthesis capabilities.

• Take initiatives and anticipate applying rigor in tasks

The Benefits of Joining our Audit Capability Centre at GPO :

At GPO, you will benefit from:

• Working with French clients of varying sizes: SMEs to large groups (of which listed and public interest entities) with a strong international footprint

• Working for a growing audit firm, leader in its domestic market in audit

• Gain expertise by evolving in different business environments

• Coaching from audit professional

• Empowerment and responsibilities

• A personalized career path

• Training programs on audit methodology (ISA, French GASS), IFRS and French GAAP, audit tools and solutions (data analytics)

• A unique team spirit and collaboration within a multicultural environment

• Attractive remuneration and benefits