Withum - Senior FS Audit Professional

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior FS Audit Professional to support our Audit & Assurance function with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and firm-wide audit initiatives.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in strengthening audit processes, supporting internal inspections, driving technical projects, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Quality & Compliance:

- Develop, enhance, and implement firm-wide policies that continuously improve the quality of our Audit and Accounting practice.

- Promote and monitor compliance with regulatory, ethical, and professional standards issued by the Firm and governing bodies.

- Assist in internal inspections, targeted binder reviews, and engagement clean-up activities to ensure audit quality and documentation completeness.

Project Management & Technical Initiatives:

- Support planning and execution of various internal audit-related projects, including quality initiatives and methodology enhancements.

- Contribute to technical projects involving independence matters, research assignments, Quality Control Document updates, and training development.

- Assist in data-driven initiatives, including analytics, automation, and reporting for management decision-making.

Engagement Execution & Review:

- Demonstrate strong technical proficiency and apply Firm standards consistently across engagements.

- Lead and assist in binder reviews, engagement file assessments, and audit documentation improvements.

- Identify areas for process improvement and proactively contribute to operational efficiency.

Professional Development:

- Stay updated on evolving accounting standards, audit methodologies, and industry trends-especially relevant to Financial Services clients.

- Participate in firm-wide trainings, CPE programs, and continuous learning initiatives.

- Support knowledge sharing within the team and contribute to capability building.

Requirements:

- Minimum 3+ years of post-qualification experience with a U.S -based accounting firm, preferably within FS audit.

- Experience contributing to or managing internal projects, quality initiatives, or audit methodology enhancements.

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

- Exposure to data analytics, automation tools, or analytical reporting (preferred).

- Demonstrated leadership potential with a collaborative, proactive approach.

- Strong communication skills, analytical mindset, and high attention to detail