International audit, tax and advisory organization with operations in over 90 countries. The firm has significant national presence in strategic geographies, providing seamless access to 26,000+ professionals around the world. Our industry specialists deliver tailored services to a wide range of clients across sectors, including individuals, high-growth emerging companies, privately-owned businesses and large enterprises.
Insurance Financial Services Audit practice, a national practice is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join our team. As an Audit Senior in this practice, you will serve as a trusted adviser and member of the engagement team providing various assurance and advisory services to a wide range of insurance clients. Our client profile includes SEC and non-public carriers, captives, Managing General Agencies, and Third-Party Administrators in the P&C, Life, and Health sectors. You will be expected to lead the resolution of complex accounting and business issues that impact our clients.
Professional Responsibilities:
Collaborate to plan audit objectives and determine a risk-based audit strategy
Establish the expectations of the audit team and value of client services to be delivered
Lead multiple audit engagements at the same time and competing priorities in a fast-paced, interactive results-based environment
Provide guidance and participate in the performance of audit procedures that impact complex or specialized issues facing a client
Identify accounting and audit risks using US GAAP, NAIC Statutory, IFRS, accounting principles and US GAAS, IAS, and PCAOB auditing standards
Manage all engagement fieldwork to ensure quality service and timely delivery of results
Assist with managing client engagement administrative tasks including staffing, billing & collections, and ensure profitability targets are met
Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues to engagement partner as they arise
Understand clients' industries and recognize business trends, emerging industry and technical developments and key performance drivers impacting clients' business
Participate in the development and professional growth of other audit staff through knowledge sharing, on-site training, timely performance feedback, and other firm initiatives
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients' and begin to identify opportunities for expanded services
Develop a strategy for successful long-term professional relationships and centers of influence to effectuate business growth
Ensure self-professional development with technical specialization and on-going education
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in accounting or a business-related field of study
CPA license or eligible to sit
3-5 years of current or recent experience providing financial audit services in a CPA firm or professional services practice
Previous work experience developing and executing audit strategies for financial services.
Experience in dealing with a broad spectrum of companies from start-ups to multi-national companies and SEC registrants
Working knowledge of US GAAP, NAIC Statutory, IFRS, US GAAS, IAS, and PCAOB standards
