Key Achievements:

• Successfully managed multiple audit engagements, reducing overall audit completion time by 30%.

• Identified significant control weaknesses and accounting errors, helping clients recover £75,000 / $90,000.

• Introduced standardised audit procedures and templates, saving the audit team 20+ hours per engagement.

• Mentored and developed audit teams, improving staff efficiency and client satisfaction.

• Enhanced audit reporting and documentation, improving compliance with regulatory standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and execute audit engagements for multiple clients across industries.

• Supervise and mentor audit associates and seniors, providing guidance, training, and feedback.

• Review client financial statements prepared under UK GAAP, IFRS, or US GAAP for accuracy and compliance.

• Develop audit strategies and plan procedures tailored to client risk profiles.

• Perform risk assessments and evaluate internal controls to identify potential weaknesses.

• Manage audit timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient delivery.

• Liaise with client management to discuss audit progress, findings, and recommendations.

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and professional accounting standards.

• Prepare audit reports and communicate key findings to partners and client management.

• Support business development initiatives by providing insights during client meetings.

• Oversee and review audit working papers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Assist clients with financial reporting, management accounts, and process improvements.

• Coordinate with other teams such as tax and advisory to deliver integrated client services.

• Maintain professional and ethical standards, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in all client interactions.

• Monitor team KPIs and contribute to performance evaluations.

• Implement process improvements within the audit function to enhance efficiency and quality.

• Ensure audit staff comply with firm policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and technical training.

• Support ad-hoc projects, including special investigations or client advisory work.

• Contribute to practice-wide initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities.