Audit and Assurance Manager

Job Description

Company Introduction

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the managing director and execute it in compliance with company’s policies and procedures;
• Manage and prepare assurance reports for various assurance engagements;
• Participate in or lead special financial projects, such as process improvements, system implementations, preparation of business plans and projections or other financial analysis for strategic decisions;
• Monitor the audit and assurance team’s progress against the plan and alter it when needed;
• Coach and develop people by sharing knowledge with team members and helping team members attain experiences that cultivate technical competencies;
• Assist the management team with reviewing quarterly results and assist with the billing and job profitability analysis;
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/on-the-job training;
• Maintain cooperative relationships with other teams within the company;
• Develop and maintain long-term productive client relationships and networks;
• Cultivate and generate new audit business opportunities;
• Stay up-to-date with accounting regulations, standards, and industry trends to ensure the organization’s remains in line with best practices.

Experience

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Masters in Accounting, ACCA, or equivalent international qualification;
• Possess 8 years auditing experience, with a focus on managerial or supervisory roles;
• Demonstrate expertise in leading, planning, executing, and reporting on audits;
• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements;
• Solid knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and standards including IFRS, ISAs, and GAPSME;
• Proficient in audit software and data analytics tools;
• Experience in tax compliance is considered an asset.

Personal Skills

• Strong and proven project management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines;
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities;
• Excellent grasp of risk and quality and risk management procedures;
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements.