Position Overview :
The Statutory Audit Partner is a senior-level position within the audit practice. As a Statutory Audit Partner, you will be responsible for leading and managing the statutory audit engagements of clients, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements. You will play a critical role in building and maintaining client relationships, providing strategic guidance, and overseeing the overall quality and delivery of audit services.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and manage statutory audit engagements for a portfolio of clients, including planning, execution, and completion of audits.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and professional ethics.
- Review and assess internal controls, financial statements, and supporting documentation to provide reasonable assurance on the accuracy and fairness of the financial information.
- Identify and communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations to clients and management, and provide guidance on improving internal controls and financial processes.
- Oversee the work of audit teams, including providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to team members.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and understanding their business needs and challenges.
- Identify opportunities to provide value-added services to clients, such as advisory or consulting engagements, and collaborate with other service lines within the firm.
- Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends, and ensure the firm's audit methodologies are in line with best practices.
- Contribute to business development efforts by participating in client proposals, presentations, and networking activities.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the audit practice.
Qualifications and Requirements :
- Certified Accountant (CA) qualification or equivalent.
- Extensive experience (typically 12+ years) in public accounting with a focus on audit, preferably in a senior management role.
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), and regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC regulations).
- Proven track record of successfully leading and managing audit engagements, including planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality work.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise professional judgment and handle complex accounting and auditing issues.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, team members, and firm leadership.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing audit team.
- Business acumen and the ability to understand clients' business strategies, risks, and operational processes.
- Sound project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple engagements simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to professional development and staying abreast of industry trends, changes in regulations, and emerging audit methodologies and technologies.
Note: The above job description is a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for a Statutory Audit Partner. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the firm and the clients served.
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