Introduction:
The financial auditors are specialists and their job is to review the account of company’s ensuring the financial validity and legality of their financial transactions. They act in an advisory role and recommend possible risk measures and cost savings that could be made. They need to safeguard assets by planning and completing the financial audits, recognizing inadequate and suggest improvements. Some of the duties performed by a financial auditor include analyzing the account of an organization, assisting with preparing audit records, identifying errors, regulating the compliances, determining the value of the business, verifying business accounts suing data analysis. They employ accounting firms under the supervision of chartered accountants and must examine all financial transactions that occur in the organization. Financial auditors should be ready to work extra hours during weekends to meet deadlines while preparing tax audits.
Financial Auditor Job Titles:
- Financial Auditor
- Auditor
- Internal Auditor
- Income Tax Auditor
Financial Auditor Job Summary:
We are a reputed financial organization located in the US and are interested in hiring experienced financial auditors who have completed their bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or management. They must possess at least 3 years of experience in a similar field. The candidate needs to be trustworthy, reliable, and motivated. They need to perform various operational audits under the supervision of the audit manager and must provide effective suggestions for improvement to company management. They should indulge in a special investigation, conduct testing of internal controls for compliance, and perform routine branch audits. The candidate must hold CPA certification and must be willing to travel to various branches to conduct an audit. Previous experience in the finance industry will be preferred. You must pass the pre-employment screening. They should perform other duties assigned by the finance manager.
Financial Auditor Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct investigation of the company in prior before performing auditing task
- Perform financial audit of business from beginning to end
- Find out key areas and perform inquiry and analysis
- Evaluate core business competencies and their valuation
- Verify, collate and analyze the spreadsheet data
- Inspect company’s financial control system
- Ensure all financial assets of the company are protected
- Verify the financial reports of the company and check whether they are reliable and accurate
- Verify internal system and control
- Report to the management about any financial discrepancies and fraud indicators
- Assess the risk management tactics and assist stakeholders in determining the financial calculation
Financial Auditor Skills and Qualification:
- Bachelor degree or Masters in accounting, accounting science, financial management or relevant subject
- Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in the similar field
- Expert in data analysis and financial reporting
- Familiar handling ERP software
- Keen attention to detail and decision making ability
- Knowledge about auditing practice and relevant regulations
- Financial skill, reporting and research skills
- Must hold CPA license
- Trustworthy, reliable and honest
- Must have attended internship in a leading public accounting firm
- Punctual, reliable and must possess strong communication skill
- Attention to detail, prioritization skill, and time management
- Motivational skills
