Primary purpose

The Audit Supervisor works closely with the Audit team to undertake audit activities for client firms.

Key relationships

The role is required to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the firm.

Internal relationships

1) Directors

2) Audit team

3) Other Hall Chadwick teams including Business Services and Forensic Accounting

External relationships

1) Clients

2) ASIC

3) ASX

Accountabilities

Conduct various audit engagements simultaneously, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner, identifying key risk areas and accounting technical matters

Prepare complete and accurate audit work papers

Display appropriate knowledge and understanding of clients’ businesses to develop an appropriate audit approach

Communicate effectively with clients to manage expectations and ensure deadlines are met

Identify areas of improvement in the clients’ business processes and deliver recommendations to clients after understanding and assessing internal controls

Prepare and review Financial statements, ensuring they adhere to statutory requirements

Build and maintain strong, professional and trusting relationships with clients

Remain up to date with upcoming changes to the accounting and audit standards

Review the work, coach and develop Audit team members to build competence and improve productivity

Attributes

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

A minimum of five years’ experience in external public practice audit

Solid understanding of relevant legislation, Australian Accounting Standards, and Australian Auditing Standards

High level of computer literacy, with an excellent understanding of audit and accounting software

Strong organisation and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with clients in a clear and concise manner, and the ability to discuss issues in a manner which considers the client’s circumstances

Broad commercial expertise and judgement

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

The ability to work effectively as part of a team, and to coach, mentor and review the work of team members

Flexibility and a positive approach to travel and working across industries, clients and locations

Qualifications / Certifications

Degree qualified in accounting, business or commerce

CA or CPA qualification

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