Assistant Manager - Audit

Our client, a leading professional services firm, is looking for an Assistant Manager – Audit to join their Audit team.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of allocated audit assignments, ensuring delivery of high-quality services that meet and exceed client expectations.
• Effectively manage the audit process, with appropriate consideration of audit risks and accounting technical matters.
• Lead and manage audit fieldwork on client sites, liaising with internal departments to ensure the smooth delivery of audit engagements.
• Review work prepared by audit team members and provide guidance and support where required.
• Identify areas for improvement within client business processes and prepare recommendations through management letters.
• Organise audit teams effectively, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and a balanced distribution of workload.
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members, supporting their professional growth and achievement of objectives.
• Provide feedback and input for performance reviews of team members.
• Contribute to effective teamwork across multiple engagements and departments.
• Deliver on-the-job training relating to auditing skills and audit methodologies.
• Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• An Accounting qualification from a recognised university or professional body (such as ACCA) at MQF Level 6, preferably MQF Level 7.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in audit, with a proven track record in a similar role.
• Previous experience working with clients across a variety of industries.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and audit risk assessment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and computerised audit software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and team management capabilities.
• Ability to mentor, support, and develop junior staff.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Health insurance.
• Continuous professional and personal development opportunities through structured learning programmes.
• Participation in international development and milestone programmes.
• Family-friendly measures promoting work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work within a multicultural environment.
• Recognition and career progression opportunities.
• Annual wellbeing allowance, increasing yearly.
• Open-door management culture.
• Regular social and team-building activities.
• Discounted gym and wellness memberships.
• Discounted hotel accommodation rates.
• Tuition support for job-related studies and study leave entitlement.
• Performance appraisals conducted twice yearly.
• Comprehensive induction programme and buddy system.
• Donate-as-you-earn initiative.
• Career secondment opportunities.