Audit & Assurance Senior - Public Sector

Company: Deloitte
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Position Summary

Are you a detail-oriented, inquisitive individual who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions? At Deloitte, we provide audit services using an approach designed to provide the flexibility to serve the unique circumstances and complexities of our public sector clients. As an Audit & Assurance Senior focused in public sector, you'll design and execute audit procedures based on the client's operations, the risks it faces, and its internal control processes. At Deloitte, you'll gain exposure to a variety of governmental, not-for-profit, and higher education entities, helping your career growth and professional development.

Work you'll do

As an Audit & Assurance Senior focused in public sector, you will interact with public sector clients directly to discuss field audit issues. Not only will you work independently, but you'll also collaborate with a diverse group of talented audit professionals. You'll use our cutting-edge audit tools and technology. Other responsibilities will include:

• Perform audit procedures related to clients' financial statements
• Supervise assigned staff in executing the audit approach and perform a first level review of staff assigned work
• Research accounting & auditing matters and document conclusions
• Leverage artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, data visualizations
• Utilize innovation tools to assess client data
• Provide excellent timely client service, deliver high quality work and strengthen client relationships
• Effectively work in a virtual environment
  The team
  
  Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Our audit professionals are committed to excellence and to enhancing the trust of the public and markets. Quality is our top priority, and by focusing on innovation, we continue to raise the bar on quality and deliver greater value to our clients. Learn more about Deloitte Audit.
  
  Qualifications
  
  Required
  
  • 3+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • CPA Eligible
    Preferred
    
    • Advanced degree in accounting or related field
    • Experience with the accounting and financial reporting requirements for governmental, not-for-profit, and/or higher education organizations
    • Experience with internal controls over financial reporting over compliance with grant requirements
    • Experience with a regional or Big 4 accounting firm
    • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
    • Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
    • Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
    • Experience working independently on multiple assignments or engagements
    • Potential for extensive travel
    • Experience working independently on multiple assignments or engagements, even in a virtual environment
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
      How you'll grow
      
      At Deloitte, we believe in professional development and helping our people grow. We offer learning opportunities to help you sharpen your skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing world. We support the development of leadership and technical skills through leading-edge learning development solutions such as our Welcome to Deloitte on-boarding program, career milestone learning programs, and Audit technical training. Deloitte University, our 107-acre, $300M center, demonstrates our commitment to development by delivering an interactive, immersive learning environment that offers a physical campus in a virtual world. Welcoming more than 50,000 learners annually from 81 countries, we're considered one of the leading private companies for growing leadership skills. Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Center.

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