Audit Manager (m/f/o)

Tasks

• Managing and overseeing client audit engagements which include planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits
  
• Perform Audits of financial statements of different entities operating in various industries
  
• Complete audit procedures to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence in accordance with ISAs
  
• Responsible for ensuring that all audits are carried out in a timely manner and according to deadlines, audit plan and budgets
  
• Planning Audit projects and ensuring adequate resources are allocated to the projects
  
• Manage multiple projects, through the management of a team of audit staff
  
• Hold meetings with clients to discuss Audit status and findings, and continuously build and maintain effective working relationships
  
• Monitor client service standards and take action to improve audit quality service
  
• Actively engaged throughout the whole Audit processes, acting as a point of reference for the team and guiding accordingly
  
• Delivering accounting and auditing training in training programmes organised by the firm
  
• Adhere to the firm’s process for audit client acceptance and continuance
  
• Actively participate with the audit directors in the optimization of the client portfolio
  
• Responsible for the management of a portfolio of clients, as well as managing Senior team members and their respective teams, and reviewing working papers
  
• Determining fees and discussing them with the clients
  
• Identifying overruns, taking the necessary action
  
• Keep abreast of accounting and auditing standards developments
  
• Provide technical knowledge, direction and training to audit staff
  
• Participate in the recruitment process for the department

Requirements

• ACCA or UoM qualified
  
• At least 4 years working experience within an Audit team at a senior level
  
• Possess a high level of technical expertise in Audit, as well as other areas within accounting, finance, & technology
  
• Highly knowledgeable in IFRSs,GAPSME and ISAs
  
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of fluency in English, written and verbal
  
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel software
  
• Experience using SAGE and XERO accounting software packages would be an asset
  
• Leadership skills and the ability to manage Audit teams
  
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
  
• Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail
  
• Good problem solving and motivational abilities
  
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing business dynamics
  
• Risk awareness and high integrity when dealing with confidential information
  
• Strong team player with exceptional organisational skills

Bárbara Meira