Senior Auditor

Job Description Job Description Senior Auditor The Senior Auditor, primarily as a leader of a team (normally 1 - 3 Auditors), is responsible for accomplishing all aspects of assigned engagements. The Senior Role oversees audit staff during attest and consulting engagements. The Senior Auditor is able to work with limited supervision. WHAT YOU ́LL DO Audit/Attestation Engagements - Planning * Oversee audit planning, field work, and audit reporting; prepare reports, and communicate findings and recommendations to line and senior management. * Develop budgets and timelines for engagements. * Understand and able to distinguish and apply the standards applicable to the scope and type of engagement (i.e., GAAS, GAGAS, SSAE, UG ...). * General planning workpaper documentation integrates the elements of planning required by the applicable standards (i.e., independence, continuing professional education, risk assessment, audit work programs, examination/AUP procedures). * Efficiently and effectively apply the Risk Assessment methodology to engagements. * As part of Risk Assessment, identify engagement risks, including risk of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Audit/Attestation Engagements - Fieldwork * Review automated audit work papers prepared by the audit staff to ensure alignment with audit programs and compliance with the Firm's methodology. * Ensure that engagements are completed in compliance with the applicable standards. * Communicate audit status to management on regular basis. Audit/Attestation Engagements - Reporting * Identify and include sufficient documentation to support conclusions regarding findings and exceptions. Coordinate with the team to review audit findings. * Analyze and resolve audit issues in a timely fashion. * Prepare reports with audit findings and recommendations. * Discuss with management about audit observations, recommendations, and actions to be taken * Prepare report draft that results in minimal review comments from management. Audit/Attestation Engagements - Concluding (PPA) * Perform risk assessment procedures and conclude on the sufficiency of the engagement testing and documentation. * Address and document responses to all review comments in a timely manner. * Complete tasks within timeframes by effectively planning & organizing own work effort. Productivity * Understand performance expectations and manage own and others' work to meet those expectations. * Aim to achieve an agreed utilization rate by communicating regularly with Managers on availability and assignment progress. Technical Knowledge/Firm Systems * Further build a depth of knowledge and understanding of tools, systems and processes (within discipline) and practical application (includes Advance Flow, PPC tools & other CPA firms' systems such as CaseWare). * Follow the firm's systems and processes and apply them effectively (i.e., Humanforce HR, PracticeCS). Client Service * Visit clients on-site and be a point of contact for the client throughout the year. * Manage day-to-day client relationships. * Take responsibility for quality client service. People Development and Teamwork * Actively pursue learning and development opportunities in line with the competency model. * Build strong rapport with Auditors/Accountants and guide and coach them in their learning. Company Description Today, Prado & Renteria CPAs, Prof. Corp. is the largest Hispanic woman-owned CPA firm in the state of Illinois. We're proud to combine professional excellence with community impact. Join our team of collaborative, driven professionals and take the next step in a career where your skills matter and your growth is supported. Company Description Today, Prado & Renteria CPAs, Prof. Corp. is the largest Hispanic woman-owned CPA firm in the state of Illinois. We're proud to combine professional excellence with community impact. Join our team of collaborative, driven professionals and take the next step in a career where your skills matter and your growth is supported.