Careers

Qualifications and experience:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Possession of professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE).
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical skills encompassing accounting principles, auditing standards, financial analysis, and information technology systems. Proficiency in auditing software, accounting software, and related tools is also expected.
• Ability to analyze financial data, discern trends, and identify irregularities or discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and industry-specific accounting standards. Must stay current with regulatory changes that could affect audit engagements.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role.

Accountable for:

• Delivering high quality work
• Ensuring you are consistently asking yourself –– ‘Am I doing the most important thing that I should be doing?’ … and ‘If not, why not?’ [time is a valuable resource to be spent wisely and with a sense of balance in mind].
• Being aware of existing standards, legislation, current developments and technical updates that may impact on the work you are performing for clients.
• Discussing with the partners every week your priorities for the week, and reporting on the progress of all jobs allocated.
• Communicating and working with clients and team members in a professional manner, including critical thinking and the ability to consider other viewpoints
• Following the firm’s current system of work practices and when unclear on the best approach being sure to ask questions in the most appropriate manner
• For the jobs you are allocated, being aware of the opening time WIP and accumulation of WIP and examining the final WIP when the job is completed
• Drafting the fee from the work in progress report and make recommendations to partners on the proposed amounts to raise as fees to clients
• Enjoying your role with self-confidence and maintaining an enquiring mind with professional skepticism
• Supporting other team members and promoting a positive team environment as all team members have a strong desire to work in a harmonious workplace.

Technical abilities and other professional skills:

• Resolves all queries raised
• Continues to improve knowledge of auditing and accounting standards, corporation law and other relevant legislation applicable to clients.
• Undertakes training and understands the long-term benefit this will provide
• Becomes proficient with the firm’s audit methodology
• Drafts engagement documentation for review
• Holds the confidence of clients, both over the telephone and in person
• Trains and supervises a trainee auditor, evidenced by the quality of work produced and efficiency with which the work is performed
• Develops analytical skills and business acumen e.g., using common sense and logic, can spot areas of concern and errors made by client
• Develops an understanding of corporate structure e.g., understanding of roles and responsibilities
• Works to a deadline and can handle pressure
• Understands the theory of valuing assets
• In reporting to a partner, or the client, significantly adds value to the relationship
• In the second year in this position, shows that proficiency in all technical areas is progressing on schedule
• Learns from mistakes – repeated similar mistakes are rare.

To apply, please submit your application via email to careers@brianforensics.com no later than 12:00 Noon on May 17, 2024.

Please note that ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.* Applicants must be available to commence work immediately.