Senior Auditor - Government Team

Job Description

Job Description

Mercadien is seeking an essential member of the team supporting our not-for-profit, for profit and government clients. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, dedicated team player with a passion for client service who is looking to further their career in an environment that proudly promotes a robust culture with an open-door policy and recognition programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the productivity of staff and the work plan on every engagement
• Identifies areas for which control and inherent risk assessments may be lowered
• Understands how the impact of changes in the economy, industry and business processes affects the planning process
• Gathers appropriate evidence using advanced analytical reviews
• Identifies situations when deviation from / addition to planned procedures is appropriate
• Plans engagements based on Risk Assessments
• Documents internal controls on a timely basis
• Tests systems of internal control appropriately based on risk assessment (i.e. walkthrough vs. test of control)
• Performs an effective engagement administration review
• Completes an engagement so that the "lights-out" approach may be used
• Recognizes and documents appropriate matters for Partner attention
• Participates in industry related meetings or seminars
• Learns and appropriately uses industry specific terminology
• Functions without close supervision
• Assists with financial reporting
• Asks for assignments that will support specialty development
• Participates in debriefing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Must hold or be pursuing CPA license
• 3+ years of experience in performing governmental audits
• Experience overseeing staff
• Must possess above average computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in written format. A strong command of the English language and grammar is necessary
• Must be available to work professional hours between 9am and 5pm, and additional hours as needed.

Benefits

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