Audit Sr. Associate - Broker Dealer

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Job Description:

Overview: 

The Audit Senior Associate encompasses a range of responsibilities that are integral to the audit process and client service including coordinating and executing engagements, client interaction, supervision of staff, and team collaboration. They must be technically proficient, be able to assess risk and problem solve.

Auditors at all levels have the responsibility to uphold the public trust and must demonstrate this with a commitment to supporting a culture of high integrity, performance, ethical behavior, and sound risk management in their daily practice.

Responsibilities: 

• In-charge audit engagements, working closely with the audit team to ensure they are performed in accordance with professional standards and the firm's practices.

• Supervise, train, and mentor staff and interns on audit process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.

• Execute detailed audit procedures, including reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports, and policies for accuracy and completeness.

• Work collaboratively with audit team members, contributing to a positive work environment.

• Build and maintain relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.

• Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters, and improvement opportunities with senior associates, managers, and partners to develop audit response to matters discovered during the audit process.

• Stay informed about industry-specific regulations and ensure that all audit work complies with the relevant standards and regulations.

• Prepare and document audit findings, including the preparation of detailed work papers that record and summarize audit procedures and findings.

• Engage in ongoing professional development to improve technical skills and knowledge.

• Maintain professional certification(s), such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, if applicable.

• Assist with various administrative functions of audit engagements such as budgeting, billing, and conflict resolution.

• Participate in internal projects and initiatives aimed at improving the firm's audit processes and methodologies.

• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism.

Exceptional candidates will demonstrate:  

• 2+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience.

• Your background should have experience working with Broker Dealer clients.

• Excellent project management, organization, and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and clients at all levels.

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Professional presence

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing client needs.

• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites or Crowe offices.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reason