Job Summary

The Associate assists in carrying out quality audits and other assurance services to clients. This is achieved by gaining a good understanding of the clients’ operations, workflows, and standards, and applying to the audit and other assurance engagements. The Associate must be able and available to travel throughout the Caribbean.

Key Accountabilities

· Performs substantive and control testing under the direction of the audit senior.

· Assists Senior Associate/Associate with obtaining/preparing all relevant audit working papers and documentation, including researching and documenting of facts and findings.

· Assists with the compilation and review of statutory financial statements.

· Documents information for permanent file pertinent to client’s business and internal controls.

· Assists in the compilation of tax returns.

· Assists with the performance of other assurance services.

· Assists in the preparation of reports for special investigations.

· Familiarise self and adhere to the company’s safety policies, including timely reporting of incidents and observations to Human Resources department.

Qualifications and Experience

· Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field OR pursuing Level I ACCA

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

· 0-3 years’ experience in Auditing.

· Basic understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Competencies

· Acts ethically – Complies with the main codes of conduct, regulations and legislation to at least the minimum requirements for legal compliance.

· Communication – Listens attentively and asks questions to clarify where necessary. Speaks clearly, writes grammatically correct. Seeks to improve writing style and effectiveness.

· Credible – Begins to develop personal credibility on the basis of effort, timeliness and overall quality of work. Is not over confident or arrogant and is willing to learn, but exhibits competence on the basis of assured areas of knowledge and skills as they are required.

· Proactive – Seeks and suggests ideas to appropriate people at appropriate times. Seeks new tasks and challenges whenever previous work has been completed successfully.

Influence – Identifies and develops influencing skills by learning from colleagues and superiors. Wherever possible seeks opportunities to suggest improvements in tasks and processes.

Competencies continued

· Sceptical – Develops an enquiring mind and questions opinion and facts by seeking supporting evidence.

· Business awareness – Develops a basic awareness and understanding of the sector in which the business operates.

· Continuous improver – Identifies basic ways of improving personal performance. Seeks and learns new knowledge and skills. Accepts and builds upon constructive criticism.

· Exercising professional judgement – Applies professional knowledge to the benefit of colleagues and others; acting competently, diligently, honestly and with due regard to legislation, minimum quality standards and in compliance with the fundamental principles of ethical behaviour.

· Organised / Aware – Monitors own performance and seeks to develop and implement effective time management skills. Seeks and follows guidance on prioritising tasks, through feedback and guidance from others.

· Problem Solver – Solves basic work-related problems. Demonstrates clear thinking and evaluates effective and efficient ways to undertake basic work. Seeks to understand the various ways in which data are presented and critically considers their application in the reporting and decision-support process.

· Supporting others – Awareness of opportunities to collaborate, cooperate with and help others; developing professional relationships, setting high standards for self and the team.

· General conduct- Professional behaviour and appearance, resourceful, and client oriented. Adheres to and complies with HR policies e.g., Dress code and Health and Safety.