Audit Lead

Role Overview

The Audit Lead will help shape and run audit policies, procedures, and controls while supporting the direct manager in maintaining compliance with auditing standards, regulatory expectations, and internal control requirements. This role focuses on financial audit delivery, control evaluation, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the direct manager in building and rolling out audit policies, processes, and procedures aligned with professional standards, regulatory obligations, and internal control frameworks.
• Lead and perform financial audit assignments, including examination of financial statements, general ledger records, accounting postings, and supporting evidence to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness, identify weaknesses, and suggest realistic improvements to strengthen governance and reduce financial and operational exposure.
• Review important finance processes such as budgeting, forecasting, procurement, payments, and revenue recognition to confirm controls are in place and aligned with policy and regulations.
• Draft concise audit reports that summarize findings, associated risks, and practical recommendations, and follow up on the completion of agreed corrective actions.
• Carry out financial and variance analysis to spot unusual patterns, inconsistencies, or risk indicators, and escalate matters when needed.
• Contribute to the annual audit plan using risk-based assessments so that high-risk areas are covered without causing unnecessary disruption to business operations.
• Work closely with internal teams, finance functions, and external auditors to maintain coordination, clear communication, and timely closure of audit issues.
• Ensure ongoing adherence to applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements while staying current on developments in audit and financial reporting practices.
• Continuously strengthen expertise in auditing, accounting standards, and regulatory frameworks to support high-quality audit execution.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline is required. Professional certification in CPA, SOCPA, ACCA, or CIA is strongly preferred.

Experience

Applicants should have at least 4 years of auditing experience, ideally including experience in an audit firm.