Senior in Audit and Assurance Services

Job Purpose

Conduct audits and on-going reviews of organisation controls, operating procedures and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

Group Audit & Consolidation

• Review and audit the consolidation process at group level, including:
  • Elimination of intercompany balances and transactions.
  • Foreign currency translation of subsidiaries (IAS 21).
  • Consolidation adjustments and top-side entries.
• Assess the accuracy and completeness of the consolidated financial statements.
• Review group reporting packs submitted by subsidiaries across different jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with component auditors in various countries and evaluate their work.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS 10 (Consolidated Financial Statements) and other applicable standards.

Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

•  Identify key risks at both entity and group level, including:
  • Risks arising from complex group structures.
  • Intercompany transactions and transfer pricing.
  • Foreign exchange exposure across subsidiaries.
• Develop audit strategies for consolidation and group-level adjustments.

Fieldwork Execution (Complex Areas)

• Perform audit procedures on:
  • Consolidation journals and adjustments.
  • Goodwill and business combinations (IFRS 3).
  • Investment in subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates.
•  Validate the integrity of consolidation systems and tools used by the client

Financial Reporting & Technical Expertise

• Review financial statements for compliance with:
  • IFRS 10, IFRS 3, IAS 21, IAS 28.
• Challenge management on:
  • Judgments used in consolidation (e.g., control assessment).
  • Impairment testing of goodwill and investments.
• Ensure appropriate disclosures for group financial statements.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a liaison between:
  • Group finance team.
  • Local finance teams in subsidiaries.
  • Component auditors.
• Communicate group audit instructions and timelines.
• Resolve issues arising from different reporting frameworks or jurisdictions.

Team Supervision & Review

• Review audit work related to consolidation performed by junior staff.
• Provide guidance on complex group accounting issues.
• Ensure high-quality audit documentation for group reporting.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure group audit procedures comply with:
  • ISA 600 (Group Audits).
  • Firm methodology and quality standards.
• Maintain professional skepticism, especially over consolidation adjustments.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Professional Background

• Degree in law, Business Administration or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of relevant corporate secretarial or governance experience, ideally within a professional services firm.
• Basic knowledge of company law, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

• Good drafting and communication skills in English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
• Ability to assist with multiple deadlines and tasks under guidance from senior staff.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with corporate secretarial software.

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and professionalism.
• Collaborative team player.

Why join us

Forvis Mazars is a leader in audit, tax and advisory services worldwide, operating across 100+ countries and territories. Join us to grow your career through global opportunities, diverse projects, and continuous learning. Belong to a supportive environment where your unique perspective is valued, and success comes from teamwork. Impact with your bold ideas and help drive us forward.

How to apply

Send us your CV on MRU.HR@forvismazars.com or apply on our company website for above job openings.

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