Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and lead audit engagements from start to finish, including budgeting, scheduling, risk assessment, and client communications.
- Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff and seniors, providing feedback and supporting their professional development.
- Ensure audit work is compliant with auditing standards (e.g., ISA, PCAOB, or relevant jurisdiction) and internal quality control procedures.
- Review financial statements, audit reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key client contacts; act as the primary point of contact during engagements.
- Identify audit risks and develop appropriate responses; resolve complex accounting issues and escalate when necessary.
- Present audit findings and recommendations to clients and senior management in clear, concise terms.
- Assist in proposal development, presentations, and other initiatives to attract new clients or expand services to existing clients.
- Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, auditing regulations, and industry trends.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in audit, with at least 1–2 years in a managerial role.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting frameworks (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP).
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.