The Audit Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and executing the full-cycle audit process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. This role supervises audit engagements, reviews audit work, strengthens internal controls, and provides recommendations to improve financial and operational processes. The Audit Supervisor ensures audits are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established timelines.
● Assist in developing annual audit plans based on risk assessment.
● Define audit scope, objectives, and timelines.
● Identify key financial and operational risk areas.
● Review prior audit findings and ensure follow-up actions are addressed.
● Prepare audit programs and testing procedures.
● Supervise and perform financial, operational, and compliance audits.
● Review accounting records, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
● Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
● Conduct substantive and analytical audit procedures.
● Perform walkthroughs of accounting processes and identify control gaps.
● Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
● Assess the integrity of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
● Review revenue recognition, expense recording, accruals, and provisions.
● Evaluate accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, and fixed asset processes.
● Verify bank reconciliations and cash management controls.
● Ensure proper documentation and authorization of financial transactions.
● Supervise audit staff and assign audit tasks.
● Review working papers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with audit standards.
● Provide technical guidance and coaching to team members.
● Ensure audit documentation is properly maintained and archived.
● Prepare draft audit findings, reports, and recommendations.
● Present audit results to management.
● Communicate control deficiencies and process improvement opportunities.
● Monitor corrective action plans and follow up on implementation.
● Ensure adherence to internal audit standards and professional auditing standards.
● Assist with external audit coordination and regulatory audits.
● Support compliance reviews related to financial and operational regulations.
● Stay updated on changes in accounting and auditing standards.
● Recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls.
● Identify inefficiencies, fraud risks, and operational gaps.
● Assist in developing and updating policies and procedures.
● Support the implementation of risk management frameworks.
● Ensure audit workpapers are complete, organized, and compliant with standards.
● Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
● Participate in quality assurance reviews of audit engagements.
● Ensure proper retention of audit documentation.
● Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
● CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification preferred
● 5+ years of audit or accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
● Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and internal controls
● Experience in financial statement audits and operational audits
● Proficiency in audit tools and accounting systems
● Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills