Audit Manager

Job responsibilities

Audit Quality & Compliance

• Ensure audit work complies with applicable professional standards and internal procedures.
• Monitor engagement progress and identify delays or potential issues early.
• Maintain high standards of audit quality and documentation.
• Keep updated on changes in accounting standards, auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation and improvement of audit templates, procedures and working practices.

Audit Engagement Management

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients from planning through completion.
• Plan and oversee statutory audit assignments in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements and audit reports prepared by team members.
• Ensure audit engagements are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Identify significant audit, accounting and internal control issues.
• Discuss key audit findings and recommendations with clients and management.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit evidence are maintained for each engagement.

Management Reporting

• Provide regular updates to the Partner / Director on:

  • Audit engagement progress
  • Upcoming deadlines
  • Outstanding client information
  • High-risk or delayed engagements
  • Team workload
  • Client issues requiring management attention

• Assist in monitoring department productivity, utilization and billable assignments where applicable.

Team Leadership & Review

• Lead and supervise Audit Seniors, Associates and Junior team members.
• Allocate assignments based on workload, experience and deadlines.
• Review team members’ work and provide practical feedback.
• Coach staff on audit methodology, documentation, accounting standards and client handling.
• Monitor team productivity, work quality and engagement progress.
• Assist management with staff performance evaluation and development.
• Encourage accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement within the department.

Client Management

• Act as the main point of contact for assigned audit clients.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Coordinate audit timelines, information requests and outstanding matters.
• Communicate audit findings, accounting issues and recommendations clearly to clients.
• Handle client queries and resolve engagement issues in a timely manner.
• Escalate significant risks or sensitive matters to the Partner / Director when required.

Job Requirements

• 5–8 years of external audit experience.
• Experience from an audit or accounting firm — strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple audit engagements and client portfolios.
• Strong audit, accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience reviewing and supervising team members.
• Good client management and communication skills.
• Strong ownership of deadlines and work quality.
• Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.