Audit Manager Jobs

Position Overview:

An Audit Manager within a public accounting firm plays a critical role in leading and managing audit engagements for clients. They oversee the audit process, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and provide guidance to the audit team. The Audit Manager maintains client relationships, ensures timely delivery of high-quality audit services, and contributes to the firm's growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective communication with clients, understanding their needs and objectives, and delivering value-added insights and recommendations.
• Identify risks, areas for improvement, and potential issues, and develop appropriate audit strategies and procedures.
• Manage client relationships, address inquiries, and identify opportunities to expand services, contributing to business development efforts.
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring efficient utilization and profitability.
• Review and evaluate clients' financial statements, internal controls, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations (such as ASPE, IFRS, or other applicable frameworks).
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, professionalism, and adherence to ethical and quality standards.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to audit team members, reviewing their work, providing constructive feedback, and promoting their professional development.
• Lead and manage audit engagements, including planning, execution, and completion, while adhering to professional auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Collaborate with partners and senior management to develop and implement audit methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Stay updated on accounting standards, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in the industry, and ensure their incorporation into audit processes.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proficiency in using audit software and tools.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills, with experience in effectively leading and managing audit teams.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulations (such as ASPE, IFRS, or other applicable frameworks).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Business development acumen and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• CPA required.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple engagements simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent understanding of audit methodologies, procedures, and best practices.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in auditing within a public accounting firm, with progressively increasing responsibilities.