Senior Assurance Auditor

About the role

Grant Thornton Trinidad and Tobago is hiring a Senior Assurance auditor in Port-of-Spain. The role covers audit delivery, client interaction, team supervision and quality control of audit documentation, with joint responsibility for conclusions and report drafts.

Key responsibilities

• Meet client demands and complete assignments on time, maintaining good relationships with client management and staff at all levels
• Lead risk assessment and planning meetings, prepare minutes and documentation, and review budgets for assignments
• Supervise the work of other accountants, provide on-the-job training, and delegate work to the audit team
• Ensure the quality of audit documentation, including work prepared by other accountants, and tailor the Voyager file in consultation with the Lead Partner
• Complete planned audit work to meet professional standards and objectives, prepare and review report drafts, and review working papers and financial statements
• Prepare conclusion and wrap-up documents so the file is ready for archiving, and notify the In-Charge Executive of problems and suggest solutions
• Become an expert in GT methodologies, tools and accounting and auditing standards, and carry out any other work assigned by the In-Charge Executive

Required profile

• Secondary school education including at least five 'O' levels including English and Mathematics, or two 'A' levels
• ACCA qualification
• Working knowledge of updated IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, ISAs and established internal standards and procedures
• 3-4 years of experience in an accounting environment or equivalent

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Level 3 standard competencies: initiative, adaptability, ownership, business insight, critical thinking, growing the business, building client relationships, developing people, results-driven approach