About this role
Main responsibilities:
• previous experience of working with MNC’s an advantage but not a requirement, this could be in an industry or practice setting;
• desire to broaden international experience through working with and auditing companies across a number of jurisdictions in EMEA, APAC and Americas;
• strong experience in the preparation of financial statements;
• assist in maintaining and developing key client relationships;
• design and implementation of project plans;
• ensure completion of assignments within appropriate budget and timeframe;
• self-motivated and ability to work within a team;
• manage a team while on assignment;
• responsible for development and mentoring staff;
• working knowledge of Caseware for accounts preparation;
• experience of using an electronic auditing package an advantage;
• proficient accountant, with a strong understanding of GAAP;
• strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills;
• commercial / business awareness;
• a passion for client service;
• a genuine interest in IFRS and financial reporting in general; and
• ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments (particularly IFRS).
Skills and attributes:
• recognised accounting qualification;
• an audit background;
• experience in a top 20 practice;
• minimum of 2 years PQE practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements; and
• Project management skills.