Senior External Auditor

About the role

Nexia Mauritius, a member of the Nexia International network, is hiring a Senior External Auditor for a full-time, on-site position in Port Louis. The role leads external audit engagements, from risk assessment and testing through to review of financial statements, and supervises and coaches junior team members.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and lead external audit engagements, including risk assessment, audit testing and review of financial statements in line with relevant standards.
• Supervise and coach junior team members and coordinate engagement timelines.
• Ensure adherence to quality and professional standards.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and help resolve technical accounting and audit issues.
• Contribute to improving audit methodologies and client service, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Keep up to date with regulatory and industry developments.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of external audit practices, auditing standards and regulatory frameworks, with experience leading audit engagements.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CPA) or equivalent, and a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience in a professional services or Big 4 / mid-tier firm is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in financial reporting, accounting principles (e.g. IFRS) and analysis of financial statements.
• Project management, prioritisation and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting findings to clients.
• Comfort with audit and accounting software and general IT literacy.