Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or any relevant course
• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant
• With 2 to 3 years of working experience in external audit
• Has US Audit experience handling Construction, Real Estate, Professional Services, Manufacturing and Distribution, and/or Life Sciences / Biotechnology engagements
• Experience leading audits of SEC-registered companies performed under PCAOB standards
• Experience handling a 401(k) audit is highly desirable
• Experience performing integrated audits of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (SOX 404) and evaluating control deficiencies
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, PCAOB Auditing Standards (AS 11013315 et al.), SEC reporting requirements (RegSX/SK, Forms 10 K,10Q, S1), and COSO 2013 control framework
• Demonstrated proficiency in auditing complex areas of revenue recognition (ASC606), leases (ASC842), fair value measurements, share-based compensation, business combinations, impairments, and derivatives.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles; knowledge of US GAAP, PCAOB, IFRS, and/or GAAS
• Experience in implementing and assessing deficiencies of internal controls, and testing controls in accordance with AICPA standards
• Ability to utilize advanced Excel tools, including Pivot Tables, VLookup
• Works well in a team as well as individually
• Has excellent oral and verbal communication skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Amenable to work in a Hybrid set-up
• Willing to work the night shift

Responsibilities:

• Perform audit procedures in accordance with PCAOB Auditing Standards and firm quality control policies.
• Assist in planning and scoping audit engagements by identifying key risk areas and relevant internal controls.
• Execute audit testing over financial statement accounts and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), with focus on higher-risk areas such as revenue recognition, inventory valuation, and accounting estimates.
• Prepare clear and well-documented working papers that support audit conclusions in compliance with PCAOB AS 1215 documentation requirements.
• Identify control deficiencies and potential misstatements, and communicate findings to senior auditors or managers for further evaluation.
• Assist in tying out financial statements and related disclosures to supporting audit documentation and client-provided schedules.
• Support the audit team in performing substantive analytical procedures and detailed testing of account balances.
• Participate in walkthroughs, control testing, and confirmation procedures as required.
• Maintain audit evidence, documentation indexes, and sign-offs consistent with firm and PCAOB standards.
• Stay current with updates in PCAOB auditing standards and relevant accounting guidance applicable to assigned engagements.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently, meeting charge-hour budgets and client deadlines;
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging data analytics and emerging audit technologies;
• Build trusted advisor relationships with client management and audit committees; communicate audit progress, issues, and emerging risks;
• Stay current on PCAOB rulemaking, SEC releases, and industry trends; share insights through internal training and thought leadership.
• Demonstrate professionalism; and
• Perform other job-related duties as necessary, and ability to work additional hours as needed.