Total 33 Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in United States of America - Remote Based

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and participates in Internal Audits globally, performing testing and reviews according to the Internal Audit annual plan and in accordance with relevant internal and external standards.

• Identifies risks associated with the processes under review.

• Determines financial policies and procedures compliance.

• Identifies internal control weaknesses and makes improvement recommendations.

• Reviews evidence of management action plan implementations.

• Performs and reviews Sarbanes-Oxley testing companywide.

• Efficiently communicates Internal Audit findings to senior management, writes and reviews audit observations and drafts comprehensive audit reports in a timely manner.

• Mentors and provides coaching to junior staff.

• Assists in preparation of tracking schedules and summary reports related to Internal Audit and SOX deficiencies.

• Work with the team on sharing best practice, updating procedures and new methodologies.

EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential experience

• Minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, audit, risk, or other related area is required.

• Experience leading Internal Audits, performing testing and reviews and presenting findings to senior leadership.

• Exposure to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404) is preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact with senior management across countries and cultures.

• Attention to detail to ensure completeness and accuracy of work performed.

• Ability to prioritise, multitask and commitment to meet reporting deadlines.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work under own initiative, and enthusiasm to drive through change.

• PC proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

• Prior SAP, PeopleSoft and Hyperion experience is an advantage.

• Knowledge of data analytics would be an advantage as would a second language

• High level of confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.

Additional Requirements

The position requires international travel (approx. 25%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related area is mandatory.

• Relevant professional certification e.g.  ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CFE.

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Explore Your Finance Career Potential with Search Accountancy and Fianance

Are you a skilled finance professional seeking a career-defining opportunity? Search Accountancy and Finance, a specialist within finance recruitment is collaborating with a rapidly expanding company in the search for a top-tier talent to fill a crucial role.

About the Company: Our client, a distinguished player in their market, both in the UK and abroad, is set to solidify its market position as the number 1. As they continue their strategic expansion, they are seeking a Process & Audit Accountant to fortify their financial integrity.

Role: Process & Audit Accountant:

• Lead internal audit cycles, meticulously managing risk and controls.
• Strategically determine internal audit scope and curate annual plans.
• Craft comprehensive closing documents and articulate audit findings.
• Oversee the maintenance of financial records and associated action logs.
• Collaborate on process control definition and documentation.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and evaluation of accounting documentation, reviewing reports and flowcharts.
• Assess existing processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Accredited Part Qualified/Qualified Accountant.
• Proven experience in financial accounting with a specialisation in audit techniques.
• Demonstrated precision in attention to detail, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Effective professional communication skills and adept interpersonal capabilities.

Why this opportunity:

• Join a hugely successful and instantly recognisable brand.
• Work with other high calibre finance professionals.
• Fantastic prospects for development and progression both across the UK offices and overseas
• Collaborative , supportive, positive, team focussed culture
• Excellent package and perks including great staff discounts; study support (if required); free parking and state of the art offices with great on-site amenities

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Your new company
Your new company is an international, multi-award winning Top 20 Chartered Accountants based in London. This firm provides many different services to its clients including audit & assurance, accounting, corporate finance and other advisory services, this firm works with companies from a variety of sectors including financial services, renewable energy and not-for-profit to name a few. With a well-known, large UK network, this firm works closely with local communities to support the environment and hold annual volunteering days and fundraisers for a national charity they are partnered with. This firm is very supportive of employee well-being and encourages personal and professional growth for all its employees.
This Top 20 Chartered Accountants is looking for a talented Audit Senior to join their busy team in London.


Your new role
As an Audit Senior in the busy London team, you will be working with a mixed client base, duties and responsibilities for a typical day-to-day are listed below:

• Prepare draft accounts and reviewing audit working papers of junior members of the team during fieldwork;
• Lead fieldwork teams on larger or higher risk audit clients;
• Identify key audit risks based on the background knowledge, thorough research, preliminary results and discussions with the client, and ensure appropriate work is done to address those;
• Being the first point of contact for the client whilst on-site and ensure any remaining queries are dealt with promptly even after the fieldwork has ended;
• Identify any areas of weakness in the clients system & controls and making reasonable recommendations for improvements;
• Keep the manager informed of any issues that arise with the client
• Discuss/agree any potential audit journals with the client during fieldwork;
• Raise any potential time overruns with the manager as they are identified;
• Be responsible for clearing review points and addressing any follow up queries until the date the audit report is signed.
• Maintain and develop technical ability by attending webinars and keeping abreast of technical development;

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, this Top 20 Chartered Accountants is ideally looking for someone who is Newly Qualified (ACA/ACCA/equivalent), they would also be open to those who are currently within a training contract (3 papers or fewer remaining) who are looking to take on more responsibility in the team. Below are some of the other key skills and attributes that this firm is looking for:

• Recent audit experience within a UK Chartered Accountants, including working with a wide range of clients - some accounts prep experience is also desirable
• Experience leading audits from planning to completion, including a small team reporting into you on engagements
• Good working knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards and any IFRS experience would be a bonus
• Ideally, you will have strong software skills, including the Microsoft packages and Pro-Audit.
• Strong communication skills

What you'll get in return
As well as clear lines of progression and a competitive salary within the London market, below are some other benefits that the firm has to offer:

• 35 hour working weeks, including hybrid and flexible working
• Study package, including TOIL (Time off in Lieu)
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), including the ability to buy more holiday
• Discretionary Christmas shutdown not counted as part of holiday entitlement
• Private medical insurance at discounted rates
• Private dental cover at discounted rates
• Subsidised corporate gym membership
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Season ticket loan (for travel)
• Enhanced Paternity & Maternity

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