Senior Associate/Audit Senior – Audit Division

Senior Associate / Audit Senior – External Audit (Experienced Professionals)

We are seeking a high-performing Audit Senior to lead audit engagements and mentor junior associates. This role is designed for an experienced professional who has mastered the fundamentals of auditing and is ready to take on significant supervisory responsibility. As a Senior Associate, you will be the “engine room” of the audit team—bridging the gap between high-level audit strategy and ground-level execution, ensuring that risk assessments are robust and that all findings are backed by rigorous evidence.

The Role: Leadership & Audit Execution

As an Audit Senior, you will move beyond individual task completion to managing the full lifecycle of an audit engagement.

• Team Leadership: Take responsibility for leading a team of Audit Associates, ensuring that all assigned tasks are delivered according to the audit plan and quality standards.

• Risk-Based Auditing: Apply advanced concepts of risk assessment to identify high-risk areas within a client’s financial statements and evaluate the effectiveness of their internal control systems.

• Problem Solving & Research: Proactively identify complex accounting or auditing issues (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting, or impairment) and conduct technical research to resolve them.

• Execution & Strategy: Contribute directly to the development and execution of comprehensive audit plans, ensuring all tests of details and analytical procedures are completed accurately.

• Deadline Management: Coordinate team efforts to meet demanding reporting deadlines while maintaining professional skepticism and ethical standards.

• Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for client personnel and junior staff, facilitating clear and professional information flow.

Your Profile

We are looking for a candidate who combines technical audit proficiency with the “soft skills” required to manage people and prioritize high-pressure tasks.

• Education: Must be a registered member or finalist of a recognized professional body (CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or CMA) or a graduate in Finance/Accounting.

• Experience: 1 – 2 years of solid experience in an External Audit practice is mandatory.

• Technical Mastery: * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data manipulation) and Microsoft Word.

  • Deep understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and Accounting Standards (IFRS/LKAS).

• Leadership Traits: * Proven ability to supervise and coach junior staff.

  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for team deliverables.

• Linguistic Skills: Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential for high-level report writing and stakeholder management.

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What We Offer

• Leadership Development: Direct experience in managing people and projects within a professional services environment.

• Technical Depth: Exposure to complex audits across diverse sectors (e.g., Banking, Manufacturing, Telco).

• Career Trajectory: A clear path toward Assistant Manager and Managerial levels.