Accounting AssistantNew San Jose Builders, Inc.(Head Office)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Ensure that the organization fulfils its statutory and regulatory obligations in accordance with professional accounting and auditing standards.
Perform various audit procedures to assess the following objectives as they relate to the areas under review:
1. To evaluate compliance with key company policies and procedures;
2. To assess the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and business processes over selected financial and operational cycles;
3. To benchmark controls and procedures against generally accepted and leading industry practices;
4. To review the accuracy and completeness of reporting and utilize data analytics to identify unusual trends or anomalies;
5. To identify opportunities for enhancement;
6. Other focus areas on an as needed basis;
Lead internal project teams as assigned and/or participate as a team member on projects requested by audit management;
Apply the audit methodology consistently to all engagements and contribute innovative ideas in an effort to continuously improve the methodology.
Obtain an understanding of the business areas under review, and the business and compliance risks associated with those areas, in order to develop effective risk-based audit approach.
Document to re-performance standards the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives and planned audit approach.
Ensure work papers are complete and accurate and performed in a timely manner for the Manager's review.
Assess the impact/risk associated with any areas of concern identified through the audit process and propose recommendations to address these risks.
Partner with management to develop appropriate corrective actions for any areas of concern.
Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
Communicate and present effectively, in a collaborative manner, both formally with business management as well as informally within GIA.
Prepare or review deliverables to ensure they are presented in a clear, concise manner that effectively communicate issues to all relevant levels of management.
Develop business partnering relationships with various levels of management, acting as a problem-solving resource, while continuously sharing best practices and recommending areas for improvement.
Assist in staff recruiting and training activities.
Exhibit flexibility and agility in their daily tasks and overall schedule.
Build quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to quality requirements and IIA guidelines.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, MBA a plus.
CPA or CIA strongly preferred.
At least 1 year of progressive audit experience.
Experience leading audits, including planning, execution and reporting phases of the audit and directing more junior staff.'
Experience presenting to management.
Demonstrated track record of effective application of accounting principles, regulations and financial analysis.
Strong project/time management skills with the ability to organize and handle multiple priorities.
Advanced in MS Office and MS Excel.