Key Achievements:

• Led audit engagements that reduced completion and reporting time by 30%.

• Identified £150,000 / $180,000 in discrepancies, recoverable amounts, and process improvements for clients.

• Improved audit documentation and quality, reducing review errors by 35%.

• Mentored junior and associate audit staff, enhancing team productivity and skill development.

• Implemented automated audit tools, saving the audit team 10–12 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute audits for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, and auditing standards.

• Review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.

• Supervise, mentor, and train junior auditors and audit associates.

• Conduct complex audit testing, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings to audit managers.

• Assist in planning audit engagements, including risk assessments and scoping procedures.

• Prepare detailed audit working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and provide recommendations for improvements.

• Liaise with clients to obtain documentation, resolve queries, and discuss audit findings.

• Draft audit reports, management letters, and recommendations for clients.

• Support audit managers in managing timelines, resources, and budgets for engagements.

• Participate in business development activities by identifying client opportunities and needs.

• Ensure adherence to firm methodology, quality standards, and ethical requirements.

• Perform analytical procedures to identify unusual trends, anomalies, or high-risk areas.

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders.

• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to management and clients.

• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on management actions.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in audit processes, methodology, and team performance.

• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all client interactions.

• Assist in statutory, regulatory, and compliance reporting as required.

• Support special audit projects or investigations as assigned.