SENIOR AUDIT OFFICER
- Plaine Wilhems
- Negotiable
- Permanent
- Added 30/03/2026
- Closing 29/04/2026
- Medha Bhageerutty
Involved in the planning and audit strategy
IMPLEMENTATION OF AUDIT APPROACH
- Expert knowledge of the audit procedures usually delegated to juniors
- Involved in the planning and audit strategy: Prepare and fill in the planning and risk assessments sections in the audit tool, Identify risk areas and assure that they are properly addressed in the audit program, Prepare the kick-off meeting
- Fully experienced in audit methodology (ISA or UK GAAS): Prepare or update the audit programs, Responsible for the quality of documentation
- Good level of knowledge in more complex audit sections such as inventory, risk and charges provisions, more complex subjects on intangible assets, financial fixed assets, and taxes: design and performance of internal control approach and/or substantive testing
- Good level of knowledge in internal control for the aforementioned cycles: conduct business process interviews, writing of narrative and identification of key controls
- Basic knowledge in consolidation and IT audit
- Clear and concise presentation of work, always well-documented and of high quality
- Ensure all work is documented for review (no unreferenced documents)
- Manage the open items until the audit completion
- Participate in the audit completion: Participate in the closing meeting presentation to the management and governance, Draft parts of the summary note and/or the analytical review for the manager’s review, Manage the review of financial statements and notes and specific verification-related tasks, Prepare the audit reports, depending on the files, Participate in the archiving of the audit tool.
MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION
- Organize and agree on the audit fieldwork and planning with the client
- Delegate different tasks to juniors for the less risky audit sections and explain and manage their progress during the audit Review the work performed by the people under his/her supervision and provide factual and constructive feedback in a timely manner
- Contribute to the onboarding of the people under his/her supervision and remain aware of any difficulties they face
- Create a good working environment with the audit team and ensure a positive relationship between the team and the client
- Communicate easily with the team and the manager on a regular basis
- Establish good relations with the client to facilitate the daily completion of the audit.
- Project a positive image of the firm to clients.
- Meet the objectives and deadlines assigned by the manager and the partner
OTHER SOFT SKILLS
- Remain calm and professional at all times
- Have analytical and synthesis capabilities.
- Take initiatives and anticipate applying rigor in tasks
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Minimum 7 years of experience in local audit firm member of audit networks and/or in an audit Centre of Excellence of international networks
- Relevant degree with skills in accounting, finance and management: ACCA or ACA completed or to be completed within 12 months + (ideally) BSc Accounting / Finance / Business management
- Proficiency in spoken and written French
- Proficiency in using audit tools, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint tools. The use of PowerBI would be an advantage.
The Benefits of Joining our Audit Capability Centre at GPO :
- Join a well established and continuously growing audit firm, leader in its domestic market in France. Benefit from its reputation, quality standards and deal flow.
- Be client-facing and fully integrated the audit teams — real exposure to frontline audit work and client relationships.
- Work directly with French clients of all sizes (SMEs, large groups, listed companies and public-interest entities with international operations), in a stable environment (all audit mandates last for 6 years).
- Broaden your technical knowledge in diverse sectors, including finance, industry, services, retail, and tech.
- From Day 1, benefit from structured onboarding and continuous training in audit methodology (ISA, French GAAS), IFRS & French GAAP, audit tools and data analytics.
- Hands-on coaching and mentoring from experienced auditors — clear technical and soft-skills development.
- Audit technologies and standardized methodologies from Day 1.
- Enjoy a competitive remuneration and benefits aligned with upper-range market practices.
- Work in a multicultural, collaborative team spirit alongside colleagues from varied backgrounds and with direct links to French teams.
- Real opportunities to build a strong professional profile and specialist expertise.
GPO Limited
- 11th & 12th Floor, NEXSKY Building, Ebène Cybercity, 72201, Ebene Cyber City, Mauritius
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