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usually work regular business hours, but may need to work evenings and weekends, or be on call work in offices at accounting firms, government departments and private businesses may travel locally to clients' businesses.

Often work indoors.

Mi quan h Have a medium level of social contact. They work with customers, other accountants and auditors, and office staff. In general, auditors have more contact with customers than accountants do. Are somewhat responsible for the work done by others. Communicate via e-mail, telephone, and face-to-face discussions on a daily basis. They also write letters and memos. Usually work as part of a team.

An auditor examines and audits the financial statements of an organisation to ensure that the records reflect the true financial state of the business and that the procedures employed are correct. Qualified auditors can choose between three career paths, namely: in the profession itself, in the civil service or in the academic field. In practice, a large part of the auditor's task is still the auditing aspect, but today it is more scientific and modern aids, such as computers, that are used. Position purpose: Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation's operations. It helps an organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Task: Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or noncompliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. Prepare detailed reports on audit findings. Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required. Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.

Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions. Examine records and interview workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations. Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity. Review data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, and expenditures. Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters. Examine whether the organization's objectives are reflected in its management activities, and whether employees understand the objectives.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision. The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration from an accredited institution. Designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). A minimum of five years of experience working at the professional level of accounting and auditing. A minimum of three years of supervisory experience. Proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS). Proficiency in basic accounting principle, audit procedures and techniques and internal controls.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to use sound judgment. Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.

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