Auditor / Senior Auditor

iTalent PLUS•Malta, MT

About The Position

Our client is a leading professional services firm in Malta providing audit, tax, advisory, and business consulting services as part of a global network. Due to continuous investment and growth, our client is seeking to recruit an Auditor or Senior Auditor to join its Audit & Assurance team. The successful candidate will gain exposure to an international environment with excellent career progression prospects and ongoing professional development. The team provides services to companies operating globally, ranging from mid-sized entities to public listed companies across a wide range of industries. The level of responsibility and autonomy will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

Requirements

Previous experience in audit (2–3 years’ experience required for Senior Auditor level)
ACCA qualification or equivalent (or currently in the process of obtaining ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent qualification)
Strong understanding of auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks
Fluent in English (Maltese would be considered an asset)
Strong communication skills and self-motivated approach
Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Maltese would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Completing small audits with minimal supervision
Acting as in-charge on larger audit engagements (for more experienced candidates) and overseeing the work performed by junior team members to ensure compliance with the firm’s audit methodology
Assisting in the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements in line with professional standards and risk considerations
Applying relevant standards and regulations, including IFRS, GAPSME, ISA, and the Companies Act
Monitoring engagement progress against plan and adjusting where necessary
Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with clients and ensuring client satisfaction in terms of quality and delivery
Effectively utilising audit technology tools and firm-standard software to enhance service delivery
Communicating ideas, opinions, and information clearly within the audit team and responding constructively to team members’ views
Fostering an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
Demonstrating project management skills and effectively managing time across multiple engagements
Developing an understanding of client industries and identifying value-added recommendations
Assisting Managers and Partners in reviewing audit work and financial statements
Referring ethical, independence, and conflict issues to the Manager or Partner as appropriate
Being conscious of professional liability and maintaining high ethical standards
Undertaking any other tasks reasonably assigned within the individual’s skill set