SENIOR ASSURANCE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Oct 06, 2024 - The Senior Assurance has a proficient understanding of accounting principles and the ability to provide expert advice, coupled with a strong grasp of IFRS or GAAP and experience in IT solutions for business and financial processes. This job should possess analytical and creative thinking skills, be capable of working independently, and adapt seamlessly to various environments. The senior also has excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with proficiency in English and Microsoft Office applications.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Senior Assurance Resume
  • Financial Analysis
  • Auditing Standards Proficiency
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Assessment
  • Tax Law Knowledge
  • Accounting Software
  • Data Analytics
  • Financial Reporting
  • Internal Controls
  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Client Management

Summary of Senior Assurance Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Accounting with 2 years of Experience

  • Previous working experience in a public accounting firm 
  • Ability to travel to client locations which may include occasional overnight stays
  • Experience in managing multiple client engagements at the same time
  • Motivated to meet client deadlines and provide excellent client service
  • Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
  • Comprehensive understanding of data analysis techniques
  • Creative problem-solving and research skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

2. BA in Finance with 3 years of Experience

  • Busy seasons of attest engagements with privately held companies
  • Ability to apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations, and determine reasonableness.
  • Experience in preparing cash flow statements and preparing research memos.
  • Strong judgment skills and ability to know when to escalate an issue to the partner or manager on a client account.
  • Industry knowledge for construction/contractors, real estate, and/or professional services.
  • Prior use of SMART Practice Aids, Thomson Reuters RIA Checkpoint, and/or PPC Disclosure Library.
  • Experience with various versions of QuickBooks Desktop and Online.
  • Prior experience in training and technical review of staff work.
  • Motivated to be an advisor to a variety of business clients with varying skill levels.
  • Must have an active CPA license.

3. BA in Business Administration with 1 year of Experience

  • Public accounting or equivalent working experience
  • Working experience with internal controls
  • Experience with a regional or Big 4 accounting firm
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Working experience independently on multiple assignments or engagements
  • Experience working independently on multiple assignments or engagements, even in a virtual environment
  • Must have Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification

4. BA in Economics with 2 years of Experience

  • Excellent project management skills, including managing time across competing demands
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Desire to work within high-performing teams, striking a balance between leading and executing
  • Have an interest in coaching and mentoring others
  • Enrollment in CPA PREP program and/or PEP program working towards a CPA designation
  • The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
  • Related experience working in public accounting
  • Experience working with GAAP, GAAS, and SOX
  • The ability and willingness to travel to clients within the Firm’s market area

5. BA in Management Information Systems with 3 years of Experience

  • Relevant working experience with other Accounting/Consulting organizations as an ESG/CSR/Sustainability professional
  • Working experience with Carbon, EHS, Renewable Energy, etc. related fields
  • Familiar with consulting methodologies and requirements
  • Have familiar with businesses and operational workflows
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form
  • The ability to interact effectively with both management and clients
  • Excellent command of spoken and written skills
  • Be confident in leading the junior team member or client’s working team to collect data relevant and attribute it to the objective of the project

6. BA in Risk Management with 2 years of Experience

  • Understanding of the basic and overall concept of providing accounting advice to client
  • Gain the ability to explain the differences between clients and his/her accounting analysis
  • Experience working in applying IFRS or GAAP
  • Being keen on or having experience in IT solution implementation in both business and financial processes
  • Strong lateral thinking, analytical, and conceptual skills, be creative and open-minded.
  • Able to take up new challenges, and adapt to different working environments.
  • The ability to work independently without close supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Be able to communicate in English, i.e. writing, meeting and presenting, with a fair level of confidence.
  • Skillful in Microsoft applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
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