Senior Executive – Audit

Senior Executive / Executive – Audit

We are seeking a high-performing Audit Senior Executive to lead fieldwork and oversee the execution of comprehensive audit assignments. This role is a critical bridge between associate-level data collection and management-level strategic review. As an Executive in our audit practice, you will move beyond basic testing to identify complex financial issues, supervise junior staff, and act as a primary ambassador for the firm’s professional standards at client sites.

The Role: Audit Fieldwork & Supervisory Oversight

In this capacity, you will take ownership of individual audit engagements, ensuring they are completed with technical rigor and in strict compliance with the firm’s methodology.

• Engagement Leadership: Plan and execute audit fieldwork for diverse assignments under the general supervision of an Audit Manager.

• Complex Problem Solving: Proactively identify intricate auditing issues and design/perform the necessary procedures to address them.

• Quality Assurance: Review automated audit work papers prepared by junior staff to ensure they reflect sound audit theory and departmental standards.

• Control Evaluation: Apply key internal control concepts across a wide variety of business settings to assess organizational risk.

• Reporting & Advisory: Prepare formal reports summarizing audit findings and strategic recommendations, and lead discussions with client management.

• Team Mentorship: Supervise, train, and provide technical guidance to audit associates on various active engagements.

• Client Stewardship: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with client staff, representing the firm’s values and expertise.

Eligibility Requirements

We are looking for a self-motivated professional who can work independently while maintaining an adaptable mindset in the face of new challenges.

• Education: Must be Part Qualified in a recognized professional body (CA Sri Lanka, CIMA, ACCA, or CMA) or hold a University Degree/Undergraduate status in Finance or Accounting.

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in Auditing is mandatory.

• Technical Skills: Must be highly conversant with Microsoft Excel and Word for data analysis and report drafting.

• Communication: An excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken, is essential for reporting and management discussions.

• Soft Skills: Must be a proactive self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt quickly to new industries and information.

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What We Offer

• Leadership Exposure: Direct responsibility for managing small teams and leading client-facing interactions.

• Technical Growth: Exposure to a broad spectrum of industries and complex financial reporting frameworks.

• Career Path: A structured trajectory toward Assistant Manager and Managerial roles within the Audit practice.