Job Summary
The Audit Manager will lead and manage audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring audits are conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and applicable regulatory requirements. The role involves planning, execution, supervision, client relationship management, and mentoring audit teams while maintaining high-quality professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and oversee external audit engagements from planning to final reporting.
- Ensure compliance with ISA, IFRS, and local regulatory requirements.
- Review audit working papers, financial statements, and management letters.
- Identify audit risks, assess internal controls, and design appropriate audit procedures.
- Manage client relationships, act as the main point of contact, and address client queries professionally.
- Coordinate audit timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate audit seniors and junior staff.
- Review and resolve audit issues, ensuring timely completion of engagements.
- Liaise with partners on audit findings, significant risks, and engagement performance.
- Support business development activities, including proposals and client presentations.
- Ensure adherence to firm quality control policies and ethical standards.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional qualification: CA / ACCA / CPA (mandatory).
- Minimum 610 years of audit experience, preferably within a Chartered Accountants firm.
- Strong knowledge of ISA, IFRS, and corporate governance.
- Experience managing multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
