Audit Senior French speaking
Fed Finance is a dedicated recruitment firm which specialises in Accountancy, Audit & Corporate Finance roles.
My name is Baptiste YLONEN and my client, a top 10 audit & accountancy firm, is looking for an Audit Senior, French speaking.
Your missions
As an Audit Senior, you will lead meetings with clients, coordinate and lead audit teams carrying out fieldwork and write audit reports. You will play a vital role in representing the Firm in person leveraging your language capabilities with multiple stakeholders.
You'll be required to travel internationally (up to 50%), dependent on the requirements of the assignments. Perform remote audits managing teams both on-site and virtually. You'll acquire and in depth understanding of the development sector and the activities of the industry. This role requires fluency in both English and French.
In this role you'll:
- Prepare a tailored plan for all assignments based on a good understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable contractual conditions
- Lead opening meetings with clients and auditees and present the audit findings clearly and credibly at closing meetings
- Lead assignment fieldwork teams, including locally based staff, on overseas assignments, or working alone
- Identify issues and areas of non-compliance on an assignment and write them up as findings in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report
- Lead larger country wide teams, acting as the client focal point
- Deliver client work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively
Your profile
You will be someone with:
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• A genuine interest in international institutions and a love of travel
• Excellent spoken and written communication in English and French is a minimum criteria
• An ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders in a professional, constructive and respectful manner
• Have a proven track record in audit and assurance work
You’ll be able to be yourself; they’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business.
They’re committed to agile working, and offer to every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, the team, and the task at hand.
They’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.