Local Content Auditor

About the role

People Perfect is seeking an experienced Local Content Auditor to lead verification and assurance engagements for client projects. You will be responsible for reviewing financial records, validating data, and ensuring compliance with Local Content requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Execute end‑to‑end Local Content verification engagements, including planning, data validation, testing, and reporting.
• Review and reconcile financial data such as general ledger, payroll, supplier invoices, fixed assets, and procurement records.
• Perform sampling, substantive testing, and verification of declared Local Content figures.
• Prepare audit working papers, verification reports, certificates, and client documentation.
• Identify discrepancies, raise audit queries, and document observations.
• Support engagement managers in client communication and follow‑ups.
• Maintain audit templates, checklists, and data‑analysis tools.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and audit standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA or CA finalist preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in external audit, assurance or related financial audit roles.
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and audit processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel for client assignments when required.

Required skills

• Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Power Query).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.