External Auditor

Job Summary

The External Auditor will lead and carry out external audit assignments to verify the reliability of financial statements, test the strength of internal controls, and confirm adherence to relevant laws, regulations, accounting requirements, and auditing standards. This position also focuses on spotting risks, documenting audit outcomes, and proposing practical improvements that support stronger governance, compliance, and day-to-day efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct external audit work using a risk-focused audit methodology.
• Examine financial statements in line with IFRS and the required regulatory framework.
• Assess how well internal controls, governance structures, and risk management practices are working.
• Check compliance with laws, regulations, internal procedures, and industry rules.
• Carry out substantive and control-based testing to uncover financial, operational, and compliance exposures.
• Review accounting records, financial entries, and backup documents.
• Draft audit reports that clearly present observations, issues, risks, and recommended actions.
• Discuss audit results with management and suggest appropriate corrective measures.
• Track and verify the implementation of agreed action plans.
• Keep audit files complete and organized in accordance with ISA requirements.
• Liaise with client leadership and other relevant stakeholders during the audit cycle.
• Spot opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and regulatory adherence.
• Complete audit engagements within agreed deadlines while upholding quality expectations.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline is required. Professional credentials such as SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, CIA, or similar are preferred, and a master’s degree will be considered an added advantage.

Experience

The role calls for 3 to 5 years of experience in external auditing. Prior exposure to one of the Big Four firms (KPMG, PwC, EY, or Deloitte) is preferred. Experience auditing banks, insurance providers, investment companies, financial institutions, or listed entities is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• External auditing
• Risk-based audit planning
• Internal control assessment
• Financial reporting
• IFRS knowledge
• ISA compliance
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk assessment
• Audit planning
• Audit documentation
• Financial analysis
• Control testing
• Corrective action tracking