Audit Reflective Account

I answered to queries from engagement senior, manager and clients responsively via emails, calls, and messages.

I discussed work progress and outstanding matters with engagement team daily.

I maintained good working relationships with clients by courteously interacting with them in the course of auditing. (e.g. I liaised between finance and logistics departments when doing Sales vouching.)

I demonstrated a willingness to learn new things and actively look for better ways to perform work more efficiently.

I adapted changes to the audit work papers. (e.g. I revised my documentations based on updated audit procedures.)

I obtained explanations from clients for any material or unusual differences noted.

I ensured that I was well-prepared for

I offered help on administrative duties like setting up physical current year file, sending out audit confirmations and collating lunch orders.)

I was able to take charge of a few audit work papers under different sections, conducted audit testing and documented findings accordingly.

I shared information and resources available with engagement team. (e.g. I identified any audit confirmations that are required but yet to be sent out and kept track of receipt of PBCs.)

As an auditor, I remained enthusiastic, dressed appropriately and behaved professionally at work.

I proactively seek out specific feedback and advices from engagement team members on my work, formally or informally, especially for more complex audit areas.

I accepted, learnt from my mistakes with an open mind and made an effort to fix them.

I conducted research online to learn more about the client’s businesses prior to the audit.

I read through retention and current year audit files to understand client’s processes, referred to KAM guidance for the audit approaches used.

I adjusted to start and end work earlier at client’s office according to their working hours (i.e. 8a.m. –

(e.g. I interviewed general and finance managers as part of audit procedures on accounts receivable recoverability without hesitation.)

I prioritised tasks according to their urgency and importance. (e.g. I focused on vouching and performed inquiry at the client’s office).

I worked independently and paid attention to details despite having tight deadlines.

I clarified my doubts by having open conversations with engagement team and requested coaching from engagement seniors. I enquired the clients to gain proper understanding on any issues encountered.

I evaluated all relevant data and facts gathered when making decisions. I worked out practical solutions to solve any problems faced.

I structured messages in the emails sent to clients and documentations in the audit work papers clearly by presenting key information.

I developed meaningful two-way communication with engagement team members, clients by conveying ideas and listening attentively to them.

I took part in engagement team discussions by providing my inputs, listening to others’ opinions and jot down important