Stannards is a fast-growing AFR Top 50 boutique, chartered accounting practice located in South Yarra. ROLE OUTLINE: The Senior Auditor will be responsible for performing independent financial audits on companies to the assess the rigour of the entity’s external reporting and the strength of both their control environment and corporate governance procedure. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Audit engagement planning and preparation Audit of financial statements to ensure they are a fair representation of the company's financial position Testing of internal controls, the control environment and identification of risks thereon Ensuring client is compliant with the various statutory reporting and compliance bodies (ASIC and Corporations Act 2001) Providing advice to the client around the application of accounting standards and policy – (AASB standards specifically) Assisting with debt management and covenant compliance with local financial institutions and lending houses applicable to companies. Obtaining, and analysing the financial position of companies and their capacity to continue as solvent entities. Establishing budgetary cost control regarding various audit projects Reporting to Partner within the firm This preparation of financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) requirements. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES: The skills and attributes that are needed for this role may include: Understanding or risk management and frameworks Excellent knowledge of accounting standards Strong numeracy skills High level of attention to detail and critical thinking Proven time management and organisational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage strict reporting deadlines Customer service skills focusing on delivering excellent service to both internal and external clients Willingness to travel Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and other financial accounting packages Degree qualified – (Accounting preferable) Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA