Senior Audit Associate

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the onboarding process for new audit clients, which includes establishing audit workflows and documentation.

• Manage daily audit engagement responsibilities, such as risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, workpaper preparation, and the completion of audit programs.

• Review and provide guidance on the work completed by junior staff members.

• Utilize Thomson Reuters Engagement for tasks related to auditing, reporting, and compliance.

• Prepare and review audit schedules, management letters, reconciliations, and various audit documentation.

• Design and execute substantive testing and analytical procedures.

• Analyze financial data to uncover trends, anomalies, risks, and insights for clients.

• Investigate complex auditing, accounting, and regulatory issues to deliver practical solutions.

• Assist with compliance requirements at the federal and state level in the U.S., including year-end reporting and filing support.

• Collaborate across accounting, tax, and audit engagements, encompassing bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and financial reporting assistance.

• Identify areas to enhance clients' audit, accounting, and financial processes.

• Engage in company-wide initiatives aimed at improvement.

• Lead special projects and the preparation of financial reports.

• Mentor junior members of the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in auditing, accounting, and/or tax is essential.

• Experience in public accounting or external auditing is mandatory.

• Previous experience in leading fieldwork and mentoring or reviewing junior staff is preferred.

• Ability to work comfortably across audit, accounting, and tax engagements.

• A Turkish CPA (SMMM) or a Turkish Sworn-in CPA (YMM) License is strongly preferred.

• Experience with USGAAP and/or IFRS is advantageous; comprehensive training will be available.

• Extensive proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is necessary.

• Strong experience with audit or accounting software systems is required.

• Capability to conduct sophisticated and creative analyses of complex financial data and identify risk areas.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Business English; all interviews will be conducted in English.

• Highly dedicated to a long-term career in auditing and assurance services, with a strong desire to advance into a leadership role.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and sound independent judgment.

• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and work independently in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to guide and support less experienced colleagues.

• Home office setup is required.

• Work hours will align with US time zones (Eastern Time).

• Travel may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary in USD.

• Fully remote work opportunity from anywhere in Turkey.

• A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

• Gain experience with US systems - all backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

• Opportunities to engage with clients across various industries.

• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training provided.

• Continued professional development and exposure to a diverse range of financial processes.