Assistant Audit Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Supervise and provide guidance to audit teams, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and reviewing work.
• Review financial statements, audit working papers, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Evaluate internal controls, accounting processes, and business operations to identify potential risks, control gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and execute audit plans, risk assessments, and audit procedures based on the organization’s business and operational requirements.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business processes, resolve audit issues, and communicate recommendations.
• Identify and assess financial, operational, and compliance risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure that audit activities comply with relevant accounting standards, audit methodologies, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present audit findings, observations, and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit recommendations and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Manage multiple audit engagements and ensure that deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Coach and mentor audit team members to strengthen their technical knowledge, audit skills, and professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, Risk, Compliance, and Operations, to address audit-related concerns.
• Assist senior management in identifying opportunities to improve internal controls, processes, governance, and operational efficiency.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, auditing practices, industry regulations, and emerging risks relevant to the Manufacturing and Retail sectors.
• Perform other audit, risk management, and assurance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Must have experience with a Big 4 accounting/audit firm.
• Around 5 years of relevant experience at the Manager or Supervisor level.
• Must have audit experience within the Manufacturing or Retail industry.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, internal controls, financial reporting, and risk assessment.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage audit engagements, lead teams, and ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.