Audit Supervisor Job Description
Audit supervisor
provides clients with expertise on key regulations and standards, such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FFIEC, state / federal governmental requirements, etc.
Audit Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Working with Partner(s) on ad hoc assignments including forensic accounting
Prepare and index work papers and perform various procedures under generally accepted accounting principles
Developing relationships with engagement-related client personnel who are responsible for accounting matters
Being able to tackle more complex accounting and/ or tax issues
Resolve problems prior to submission for final partner review
Supporting and working closely with an internally based client
Plan and supervise all components of audit engagements
Develop an understanding of a client’s business
Maintain job organization throughout the engagement
Anticipate and address client concerns and identify and address problems promptly as they arise
Audit Supervisor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Audit Supervisor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CFA, CISM, CRCM, APA, CBA, CRMA
Education for Audit Supervisor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the audit supervisor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Education, Business/Administration, Auditing, MBA, Graduate, Technology, Communication
Skills for Audit Supervisor
Desired skills for audit supervisor include:
GAAP
GAAS and FASB regulations
GAAS
FASB regulations
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Accounting
Bank
Regulations
COBIT 5 and IPPF Standards
Its products and its processes
Desired experience for audit supervisor includes:
Strong knowledge of Global Markets/Investment Banking lines of business, In depth understanding of financial instruments
Ability to work in a team environment and supervise a project team
Five plus years of direct Audit experience preferred
Awareness of basic applcation controls, proficiency withspreadsheets and other analytical tools would be an advantage
Knowledge of Caseware and Alphatax would be advantageous but not essential
RPOS, IG, LMS computer experience preferred
Audit Supervisor Examples
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Audit Supervisor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of audit supervisor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for audit supervisor
- Responsible for timely reporting of Missouri Gaming Commission and accounting departmental daily reporting deadlines
- Responsible for coordinating all functions of the Gaming and Non-Gaming audits for accounting and operational issues
- Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in the Healthcare industry with the ability to manage to budget
- Provides subject matter expertise and related support to the Payroll Transactions Audit team to ensure accurate and timely audits of Payroll transactions
- The performance of on-site IT and business led audits of Wroclaw based functions, provision of remote audit services to other CS offices, travel / support for audits of EMEA branches
- Develop an understanding of the client's business, and become a Hedge Fund/Private Equity industry specialist to understand client specific needs
- Lead the team through the entire audit process, preparing all necessary financial statements and related disclosures and reportable conditions letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy
- Supervise Audit Associates and seniors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
- Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase types of services to clients
- Planning, directing and reviewing all phases of an engagement for all types of engagements
Qualifications for audit supervisor
- Comprehensive audit experience
- Attend and participate in firm meetings
- Desire to work with charity and not-for-profit clients
- Fully ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
- Experience in a specialized area of audit including specialized certifications preferred
- Ability to work independently on tasks and projects
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Our company is looking to fill the role of audit supervisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for audit supervisor
- Directly supervise at least 2 Audit team members
- Prepare and review work papers within TeamMate EWP (audit workpaper system) and approve work of others
- Review and draft audit findings, draft audit reports and present to management
- Negotiate corrective action plans with management
- Interact with various levels of business management
- Provide expertise of policy, procedures, internal control concepts, and internal audit processes
- Lead training and development of new audit team members/new hires
- Develop customer relationships and organizational agility, provide consulting services to Company management and identify best practices, profit improvement and cost savings opportunities
- Leverage automated data analysis tools on audit projects
- Manage and lead Internal Audit initiatives as directed by the Audit Lead Team
Qualifications for audit supervisor
- Forensic mindset with basic knowledge and understanding of data analytics and related tools (e.g., ACL, Access)
- Demonstrated understanding and application of various techniques to identify the root cause of a problem
- Handles difficult situations with diplomacy and tact and uses indirect influence to build consensus and support
- Exhibits adaptability, positive attitude, high energy and flexibility in approach and work style to changing demands and circumstances
- Communicates professionally in all forms, with ability to effectively present to peers and management
- PC proficiency in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an audit supervisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for audit supervisor
- Ensures compliance with Missouri Gaming system of Internal Controls, ensure departmental procedures are followed and any discrepancies are documented
- Coordinates any necessary procedures to other departments for accurate and timely reporting of data
- Assists on Special Projects as necessary
- Responsible for actively building and retaining customer relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior customer service
- Hire, train, motivate, evaluate and supervises staff to ensure that employees receive adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives
- Assists in establishing and monitoring department objectives, standards, guidelines, and budget to assist in achieving proper management of the department
- Ensures timely, accurate and complete processing of daily tax returns (RG-1), monthly financial statements, Flash and Daily Operating Report
- Verifies successful completion of daily audits and communicates irregularities to management
- Participates in the design, development, and implementation of systems used to complete audits on a daily basis
- Directs daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and develops, monitor controls and procedures to ensure such compliance
Qualifications for audit supervisor
- Experience with auditing SAP ERP
- Is a subject matter expert in at least one area of discipline
- Works independently but receives assistance/coaching from the audit manager
- Provides feedback on staff performance on an audit project basis
- Assists in providing feedback on completion of staff evaluations
- Remainder in internal audit for large multi-national firm
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an audit supervisor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for audit supervisor
- Conduct MICS testing as needed
- Conduct daily gaming and F&B revenue audits as needed
- Enter journal entries into the AS400 system
- In the event that the Revenue Audit Manager is absent the Revenue Audit Supervisor will be responsible for the Revenue Audit team
- Assist Tax Director in handling federal, state, and local tax audits, including meeting with revenue agents and preparing responses to agent inquiries
- Understand and provide financial reporting implications of proposed positions
- Provide expertise, advice and counsel based on advanced business and/or audit experience to a complex business and/or across several business groups
- Provide leadership for projects and team activities
- Exercise judgment and influence Senior Business Managers and peers
- Help Business Partners balance their business strategy with appropriate risk management controls
Qualifications for audit supervisor
- Professional certification preferred (CA, CPA, CMA, CIA, CISA)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel including conditional formatting and advanced calculations/functions
- Minimum of 4 years of experience with financial statement audits
- Must have experience working with investment funds
- Experience supervising substantive testing and analytical review procedures documentation of internal control systems
- Previous experience auditing Hedge Fund/Private Equitys and related organizations
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Our company is looking for an audit supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for audit supervisor
- Assists with providing documentation of audits and prepares various detailed accounting reports for departmental review and/or incorporates audit information into more complex reports according to established policies and procedures
- Responsible for the preparation of the General Ledger journal entries, monthly game revenue tax, casino accounting reports and special assignments as assigned
- Develop customer relationships and organizational agility
- Lead a coordinated engagement risk assessment process of in-scope countries and business processes
- Developing budgets and pricing
- Training / mentoring staff to ensure quality work and efficient delivery
- Evaluating and preparing performance reviews for audit staffs and providing appropriate feedback
- Conducting and participating in financial audits, compliance audits, and financial reporting
- Contributing to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
- Discussing with management about audit observations, recommendations and actions to be take
Qualifications for audit supervisor
- Able to excel in a team environment, lead and develop team members
- A minimum of at least 2 years audit experience is required
- Minimum of forty hours of continuing professional education is required each year to develop technical and supervisory skills to provide and supervise services to clients
- Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Provide support to the audit division on audit methodology for data risks including data management
- Contributes to the planning of audits