Audit - Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities 1. Audit Delivery G Technical Excellence • Lead audit engagements from acceptance to completion, ensuring compliance with firm methodology and the professional standards. • Reviews sections prepared by seniors and associates, providing clear feedback and guiding them on audit approach. • Identify key audit matters, risks, and appropriate audit responses in line with ISA and internal guidance. • Ensure audit documentation is reviewed and meets internal and regulatory quality standards. • Consult and coordinate with specialists (valuation, tax, etc.) where required. 2. Client Relationship Management • Act as a point of contact for clients during engagements, ensuring smooth communication and timely resolution of queries. • Conduct status meetings and communicate audit progress, deadlines, and issues. • Lead discussions on key audit findings and control deficiencies. • Build strong, trusted relationships to support long-term engagement success. • Support identification of cross-service opportunities in collaboration with partners. 3. Team Leadership G Coaching • Supervise teams of associates and seniors. • Provide on-the-job coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback. • Support resource planning and manage workflow to ensure efficiency and timely delivery. 4. Quality, Risk G Continuous Improvement • Champion audit quality, follow firm risk management processes, and support remediation where needed. • Remain up to date with local regulatory, statutory, and reporting requirements and assess their impact on client engagements. • Drive improvement initiatives. • Contribute to consistency and process enhancements across the practice. • Ensure compliance with independence and ethical requirements across engagements. Required Experience G Skills • 5+ years in external audit with experience supervising (multiple) audit teams. • Experience leading audits of corporate entities. • Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent). • Strong working knowledge of ISA, IFRS, and local GAAP. • Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office suite. • Ability to identify key risks and propose effective audit approaches. • Strong communication and stakeholder management. • Excellent organisational and project-management capabilities. • Ability to coach and develop staff.