Semi-Senior Audit Associate (Hybrid) in a Tier 2 Accounting and Advisory Firm

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Mode: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will work closely with Audit Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality audit engagements, ensure compliance with professional standards, provide technical guidance to junior team members, and contribute to the continuous improvement of audit quality and client service.
• Our client is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Semi Senior Audit Associate to join its Audit & Assurance team.
• This role requires strong technical audit expertise, practical experience using CaseWare, and a sound understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and financial reporting.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, executing, and completing audit engagements while supervising and reviewing the work of junior audit team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in inventory counts, cash counts, and other field audit assignments where required.
• Prepare and review audit planning documents, audit programs, working papers, and audit files using CaseWare.
• Ensure audit engagements comply with ISA, firm methodologies, regulatory requirements, and quality control standards.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of junior audit associates to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with auditing standards.
• Assist in preparing management letters and audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Perform and review substantive testing, analytical procedures, and audit documentation.
• Support multiple audit engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify business risks, and recommend practical improvements.
• Lead and participate in audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Mentor junior team members by providing technical guidance and on-the-job coaching.
• Liaise professionally with clients to obtain audit evidence and resolve audit queries.
• Identify significant audit issues and communicate findings to Audit Managers and Partners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the audit practice.
• Review financial statements for compliance with IFRS and other applicable reporting standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work extended hours during peak audit periods when required.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Practical working knowledge of CaseWare is mandatory.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a relevant professional qualification such as ICAN (ACA). ACCA qualification or active progression toward full qualification will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience leading audit assignments and managing multiple client engagements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong technical audit competence with a sound understanding of; International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA), Financial reporting, Risk assessment, Internal controls, Audit planning and execution
• Proven experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of junior auditors.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years’ progressive audit experience within a reputable audit or professional services firm.
• Willingness and ability to work in a demanding audit environment, including extended hours during peak audit periods.