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Key Responsibilities

• Inspect financial statements for catching errors, frauds, and misstatements

• Perform audits of accounts, systems, and operations

• Report audit findings while also recommending improvements

Job Statement

We are hiring an External Auditor for scrutinizing and reporting our company’s financial organizations.

What does an External Auditor do?

You will be responsible for sharing your evaluations with the senior management and key stakeholders so as to help them make better decisions for the company. Your ultimate goal would be to provide valuable financial insights and resolve problems related to the financial operations of the company.

The ideal candidate for this role should have exceptional analytical and communication skills. Moreover, you must be objective, detail-oriented, and able to boldly speak your mind. 

Job Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field

• Professional certification (e.g. CPA or CFA)

• Prior experience in a similar role, preferably as an External Auditor

• Experience in working with financial and statistical software

• Experience in financial reporting and data analysis

• Familiarity with external auditing regulations and relevant practices (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley Act)

• Familiarity with accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, GAAP)

• Sound knowledge of ERP software such as JD Edwards

• Exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for details

• Ability to take quick decisions while working independently

• Strong verbal as well as non-verbal communication skills

• An analytical mind with a problem-solving attitude

Job Responsibilities

• Inspecting financial statements for catching errors, frauds, and misstatements

• Performing audits of accounts, systems, and operations

• Reporting audit findings while also recommending improvements

• Helping regulatory bodies in investigating specific issues

• Performing audits of non-financial areas, like IT, Health, and Safety

• Reporting systematic errors and fraud indicators

• Assessing risk management techniques