Audit Officer

S&W Accountancy and Consulting Limited provides expert accounting, audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base. We are committed to helping clients achieve financial clarity, compliance, and growth through tailored solutions.

The Audit Officer will be primarily responsible for managing and executing audit engagements for our clients. This role involves close interaction with clients’ finance teams, understanding their business operations, and delivering actionable insights on financial performance, internal controls, and compliance. This is a permanent full-time position, you are required to work at least 30 hours per week within normal business hours.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Audit Engagements

• Lead and support audit engagements for a variety of clients across industries.
• Understand clients’ business operations, accounting systems, and financial reporting processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify areas of financial or operational concern.
• Perform testing of internal controls, verification of financial statements, and other audit procedures on client projects.

2. Financial Analysis & Advisory

• Analyse client financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Provide clients with insights and recommendations to strengthen internal controls and financial management.
• Highlight operational or financial risks and advise clients on mitigating actions.

3. Client Communication & Reporting

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned client audit projects.
• Discuss findings and recommendations with clients in a professional and constructive manner.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for clients.

4. Project Management

• Manage multiple client audit projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of engagement milestones.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent quality and methodology across client projects.
• Track project progress, issues, and resolutions to maintain client satisfaction.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Provide feedback to improve audit methodologies, client service delivery, and reporting processes.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements affecting clients.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field OR
• At least 3 years of audit or accounting experience, preferably in public practice or professional services.
• Experience with client-facing audit projects is highly desirable.
• Progress toward CA/CPA qualification preferred.
• Strong accounting and auditing knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple client projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.