Experienced Associate- Audit Financial Services

Job Description & Summary

We are a well established Financial Services Assurance core audit team, based in Bucharest, servicing banking, insurance and non-banking financial institutions part of large European Union and local financial groups. Among our recent clients are some of the most prestigious financial institutions like Erste, Allianz, Banca Transilvania, Moldova-Agroindbank S.A. (which are amount TOP 5 players in Romanian market), financial groups of Porsche/Volvo/Scania.

We audit only financial services institutions and we also have shared projects with our advisory, tax and legal colleagues on due diligences, Prospectus, ESG and other non-audit projects.

The Opportunity:

We will become financial auditors of a large banking group in 2024. In both Romania and in Europe (including UK) the group is placed well within TOP 10 banking sector.
Grup has a diversified structure with banking, leasing, insurance and investment funds entities. Further, we will become auditors also of an international well renowned automotive manufacturer, out of which we will audit the leasing services entities.

A career within our team, will give you the opportunity to provide audit and non-audit services to top brand clients, coordinate audit teams and act as a primary reviewer of the work of less experienced staff and shared service centers, contribute to the development and growth of our practice and service operations. As our clients are large, international, well-diversified financial groups and operate in both banking and insurance industries, you will have strong personal development opportunities but also career progression, as our portfolio is on expansion.

Your responsibilities:

• Work on Audit and non-audit engagements from planning activities until completion;
• Work directly with senior or manager on own tasks assigned and contribute to the overall progression of the audit engagement;
• Coordinate and act as a primary reviewer of the work done by shared service centers;
• Contribute to the development and growth of our practice and service operations;
• Develop existing and new client relationships;
• To have a broader perspective of potential issues and strategies to overcome them encountered when managing diverse teams and audit engagements; have a clear understanding of the firms commitment to creating value through quality.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Economics/Polytechnics/Mathematics/ Accounting with focus on accounting, audit or economic informatics;
• At least 1-2 years professional experience as a financial auditor of financial institutions;
• Knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards;
• Ability to produce quality work while meeting tight deadlines;
• Excellent written and spoken English - other European languages will be considered a plus;
• Good team management skills with experience in coordinating work of shared service centers;
• Strong analytical skills and organisational abilities;
• Self-motivated person, eager to acquire experience and build a career in a professional environment and with a strong team-work spirit.

We Offer:

• Interesting career development options and challenging assignments;
• A professional and team-oriented work environment;
• Great colleagues to work with;
• Up-to-date technologies and methodology;
• Professional development and training opportunities;
• Full ACCA support.