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External Auditor Job Description

Posted on September 22, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

Introduction:
An external auditor examines the financial statements of any company or an
organisation to ensure the financial reporting process transparency. They
need to review the retirement funds, plans, non- profits, municipalities and
other financial reporting requirements of the organisation. An external
auditor needs to avoid the conflicts in the organisation and approach all the
engagements with objective mind. He ensures that the operating controls
are functional, adequate and up to organisations regulatory requirements,
standards, corporate rules and policies. He must display effective and
efficient leadership skills and also he should understand the accounting and
system

control.

Job

description:

The main of an external auditor is to provide assistance in the planning of all


audit engagements. He coordinates and requests the clients for all the
financial materials and records. An external auditor designs, develops and
operates the financial information systems, procedures, policies and other
system controls to meet all the financial reporting requirements. He needs to
manage the staff, assign the workload to auditors and also set the
engagement dates. The job of an external auditor is a respected one in the
market

with

lots

of

reputation

and

Skill

high

earnings.

requirements:

Since the job of an external auditor is important in carrying out an audit so


there are also several skill requirements associated with the job. Some of
them

are

as

follows:

Time

management

as

well

as

stress

management

skills.

Leadership qualities in order to monitor and supervise the work


properly.
Active listener thus giving full attention to the implications of

information

for
work

Ability

Respectful

Mathematical

Efficient

long

hours

under

Good

Good in quality control enquiry and also must perform a check on if

and

in
in

customer

for

solving.

the

to

problem

and

other

self-disciplined.

skills

to

decision

making

system

analysis

staff

pressure.

solve

and

members

needs

problems.

and

judgement.

system

evaluation.

are

fulfilled

by

the

organisation.

Computer

Proper

Well-

Maintain
Job

skills
management

are
of

also
projects

and

essential.
resources.
organised.

the

confidentiality

of

the

organisation

data.
duties:

Major

Job

duties

of

an

external

auditor

include:

Maintain a list of all the employees of the organisation who needs to

get

interviewed

during
and

reports

Supervise and support the junior employees and enhance their work
the

on

procedure.

Prepare

providing

complete

audit

by

detailed

the

the

audit

required

findings.

information.

Assigning the workload to the staff and other senior auditors.

Provide

Assure

Interview the officials of the organisation or a company for ensuring


recording

of

the

required

material

accuracy

the

transactions

during
of

and

other

the

audit

procedure.

the

laws

of

work.

the

same.

Provide technical assistance, support and direction to the staff

members.

Records

Plan

Perform
Work

the
and

conduct
other

staffs
properly
assigned

working
managed
duties

hour.
audits.
properly.
conditions:

The job of an external auditor is to plan and conduct a properly managed


audit in companies and government organisations. He provides constructive
work environment to the entire staff. An external auditor needs to go out

with the entire auditing team for conducting the audit and thereafter prepare
a complete report on the financial activities of the organisation, in their office
using

the

Tips

for

computer.

good

job:

Must ensure the compliance of the policies, procedures and other rules

and

regulations.

Be

honest

towards

his

job.

Prepare an efficient report on the financial activities of the organisation


or company.
Position Description: Bookkeeper
Basic Function: The bookkeeper position creates financial transactions and creates financial reports
from that information. The creation of financial transactions includes posting information to accounting
journals or accounting software from such source documents asinvoices to customers, cash receipts,
and supplier invoices. The bookkeeper also reconcilesaccounts to ensure their accuracy.
Principal Accountabilities:
1.

Purchase supplies and equipment as authorized by management

2.

Monitor office supply levels and reorder as necessary

3.

Tag and monitor fixed assets

4.

Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner

5.

Take all reasonable discounts on supplier invoices

6.

Pay any debt as it comes due for payment

7.

Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants

8.

Issue invoices to customers

9.

Collect sales taxes from customers and remit them to the government

10. Ensure that receivables are collected promptly


11. Record cash receipts and make bank deposits
12. Conduct a monthly reconciliation of every bank account
13. Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
14. Maintain the petty cash fund
15. Issue financial statements
16. Provide information to the external accountant who creates the companys financial
statements
17. Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit
18. Calculate and issue financial analysis of the financial statements
19. Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
20. Maintain the chart of accounts
21. Maintain the annual budget
22. Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
23. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
24. Process payroll in a timely manner
25. Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested
Desired Qualifications: The bookkeeper candidate should have an Associate's degree in accounting
or business administration, or equivalent business experience, as well as a knowledge of bookkeeping
and generally accepted accounting principles. Preference will be given to candidates with a working
knowledge of the _____ accounting software package.
This financial auditor sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job
candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and
job requirements.
Financial Auditor Job Responsibilities:

Protects assets by planning and completing financial audits; identifying inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective internal
controls; recommending improvements.

Financial Auditor Job Duties:

Plans financial audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal
controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit
programs.

Assesses compliance with financial regulations and controls by executing audit program steps; testing
general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements;
examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.

Assesses risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and
automated financial processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and operational issues.

Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items and collateral to documentation.

Completes audit work papers and memoranda by documenting audit tests and findings.

Communicates audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings; highlighting
unresolved issues; reviewing working papers; preparing final audit reports.

Improves protection by recommending changes in management monitoring, assessment, and motivational


practices, in the internal control structure, and in operating processes; identifying root causes.

Supports external auditors by coordinating information requirements.

Provides financial control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Protects organization's reputation by keeping information confidential.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications;


maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Contributes to team results by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities
to add value to the organization; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.

Financial Auditor Skills and Qualifications:


Audit, Financial Skills, Financial Diagnosis, Analyzing Information , Research Skills, Reporting Research Results,
Verbal Communication, Integrity and Trust, Project Management, Attention to Detail, Objectivity

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