Senior Audit and Financial Reporting Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee Australian audit engagements and the preparation of financial statements from the planning stage to completion.

• Execute comprehensive audit engagements in line with Australian Auditing Standards (ASA).

• Develop audit planning documentation, conduct risk assessments, materiality calculations, and formulate audit programs.

• Perform substantive testing, analytical procedures, and evaluations of internal controls.

• Recognize and evaluate audit issues and their implications on financial statements.

• Compile audit working papers and relevant supporting documentation.

• Conduct reviews of subsequent events and assessments of going concern.

• Draft management letters and convey audit findings to engagement teams.

• Prepare audit clearance files for review by managers and partners.

• Create general purpose and consolidated financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB).

• Draft accounting policies, disclosures, notes, and supporting schedules.

• Prepare cash flow statements and reconcile financial statements.

• Ensure adherence to Australian financial reporting and disclosure obligations.

• Research and document technical accounting treatments.

• Investigate and interpret complex accounting and auditing issues.

• Stay informed on Australian accounting, auditing, and regulatory developments.

• Liaise with Australian managers, partners, and client finance teams.

• Manage multiple audit and reporting engagements concurrently.

• Review the work of junior team members as necessary.

• Escalate technical issues and engagement risks when needed.

• Contribute to enhancements in audit quality and process efficiencies.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 4 years of continuous, full-time, hands-on external audit experience with Australian entities in the past 4 years.

• Practical experience in preparing General Purpose Financial Statements (GPFS Tier 1 and Tier 2) that comply with AASBs and the Corporations Act 2001 for Australian entities.

• Strong understanding of AASB and Australian companies.

• Ability to independently create and implement substantive procedures across essential audit cycles.

• Proficient in conducting walkthroughs, documenting process narratives or flowcharts, and identifying control weaknesses.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize competing tasks, meet stringent statutory deadlines, and proactively identify audit variances or obstacles.

• Strong skills in remote collaboration.

• Proficient in Microsoft Teams/Zoom and secure document-sharing platforms.

• Expertise in CaseWare, Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with other audit and financial reporting platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Initially offered on a part-time basis, with potential to transition to full-time as the role evolves.

• Flexible Sydney business hours arrangement for the right candidate.

• Remote work arrangement.