Senior Audit Associate at SIAO Partners

SIAO is an independent Nigerian professional services firm which boasts of a crop of seasoned professionals with local and international experience positioned to providing excellent Human Resource Consultancy services, financial advisory services, legal and compliance services, taxation and business assurance.

Specifically, the Firm is managed by Alumni of KPMG, PWC, EY, PKF Professional Services and Grant Thornton. With a professional staff strength of over 150 highly qualified and dedicated personnel, we pride ourselves as being Nigeria’s largest indigenous professional services firm, with a strong presence across Africa. Our professional competence has spread across, HR Services, auditing and professional consulting services for various sectors of the economy such as Engineering, Oil and Gas, Finance, Public Sector, Telecommunications and Manufacturing amongst others. We pride ourselves in always being at a high level of responsiveness and commitment to our client’s needs. This distinguishes us from our competitors and also guarantees excellent results for repeat business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Audit Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to lead and oversee audit engagements. 
• The role involves managing audit processes, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial data tests and audit procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Plan and oversee the auditing process, ensuring adherence to standards and regulations.
• Allocate responsibilities to junior and staff auditors, providing supervision and mentorship.
• Perform risk assessments and evaluate internal controls for efficiency and accuracy.
• Review team members’ work to ensure compliance with auditing standards.
• Present audit findings to management with actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate periodic audits and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation, accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), and industry practices.
• Resolve complex auditing issues and assist in implementing solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
• ICAN certification is mandatory, with at least 4 years of post-ICAN experience.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, internal controls, and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@siao-ng.com using "Senior Audit Associate" as the subject of the mail.