Computer skills
Audit Seniors need basic computer skills. They should be comfortable using spreadsheets and audit software.
Audit Seniors
Descriptions & Duties
- Audit Seniors prepare audit plans. They lead an audit team and supervise the junior team members to follow the audit programmes to conduct the audit. Audit Seniors allocate, coordinate and supervise junior team members' assignments. They review the audit working papers and ensure all assignments are completed properly and timely.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Detail oriented
Audit Seniors are responsible for producing audit reports. They must pay attention to details to avoid making errors and to spot errors that others have made.
Integrity
Audit Seniors have control of an organisation's audit documents, which they must use properly and keep confidential. It is vital that they keep records confidential.
Math skills
Audit Seniors deal with numbers and they are required to be good at basic arithmetic.
Audit knowledge and skills
Audit Seniors must be able to apply audit knowledge and skills.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A recognised certificate or a higher diploma in accounting
Experience
usually 3 years' relevant experience in audit are required
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$30,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $120,000-$300,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 29-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 2
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 3
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Higher Diploma
Work Environment
- Audit Seniors work primarily in offices, sometimes conduct services at other offices, factories or warehouses for audit work or stock taking. They generally work regular office hours and may work additional hours to meet deadlines at the end of the fiscal year, during tax time or yearly accounting audits.
