Audit Manager

Job Summary:

Audit Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of audit clients and overseeing the end-to-end execution of external audits. This position will play a key role in leading teams, ensuring quality control, maintaining strong client relationships, and supporting the firm’s growth through value driven service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead External Audit Engagements of Clients:

• Lead and manage multiple external audit engagements across various industries, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables in compliance with IFRS, ISA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Take full ownership of engagement planning, resource management, fieldwork supervision, review, and finalization of audit reports and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with the firm’s audit methodology and quality assurance policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, regulators, and stakeholders throughout the audit engagement lifecycle, maintaining clear and consistent virtual communication.

Risk Assessment and Audit Planning:

• Perform risk assessments to identify key audit areas and design tailored audit plans for each client.
• Collaborate with client management remotely to understand their operations, industry challenges, and regulatory environment, aligning audit procedures accordingly.
• Establish materiality thresholds, define audit scope, and apply appropriate sampling methodologies based on risk and compliance considerations.

Financial Statement Audits:

• Conduct detailed reviews of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) to verify accuracy and compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and ISA.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), highlighting deficiencies or weaknesses that could impact reporting accuracy.
• Document, review, and communicate audit findings to management and audit committees, providing practical recommendations for remediation.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including statutory reporting obligations, specifically with RERA, SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) filings, and other applicable regulations (e.g., SOX compliance) (will be an added advantage).
• Prepare and review audit reports, Management letters, letters of recommendation, and other communication to clients, regulators, and stakeholders, summarizing audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Assist clients in addressing regulatory inquiries (e.g. RERA and ADM), responding to group auditor's requests, and implementing remediation plans for identified deficiencies or non-compliance issues.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients while working remotely, acting as a reliable advisor on audit and financial reporting matters.
• Provide proactive insights to enhance client service delivery, streamline audit processes, and improve audit quality.
• Address client concerns, resolve conflicts, and escalate issues as appropriate to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and performance management to audit teams.
• Oversee the training, mentoring, and career development of junior staff and assistant managers.
• Facilitate virtual team debriefs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and promote a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in external audit, with at least 3 years at a supervisory or managerial level, preferably in a mid-tier firm
• In-depth knowledge of auditing and accounting standards (IFRS, IAS, ISA) and regulatory frameworks (PCAOB, SEC, RERA, etc.).
• Proven track record in managing complex audit engagements and delivering high-quality results.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in CaseWare and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data analytics tools is an advantage.
• High professional integrity and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Commitment to upholding professional ethics, integrity, and independence in all aspects of audit engagements.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What's your qualification status?

• How many years of experience you have in external audit?

• Are you interested to work remotely?

• What's your current based location?

• How long is your notice period?

• What's your current gross salary per month (PKR)

• What's your expected salary per month in PKR?