External Audit Assistant Manager

Overview

We are looking to hire External Assistant Manager - Audit & Assurance (Fujairah).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all work allocated is carried out on a timely basis by the firm's professional standards.
• Manage a key client portfolio and build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members reporting to you while caring about their well-being.
• Assist the audit manager in establishing audit objectives and overall scope.
• Review audit work papers and ensure that audit files are completed on a timely manner, properly filed and maintained on the network.
• Discuss draft reports with the Audit Manager and assist in finalizing reports after comments from the audit management team.
• Manage client relations with senior management.
• Update clients and be the key contact for day-to-day queries for the allotted client portfolio.
• Assist and coordinate all aspects of audit planning, including resourcing requirements.
• Manage audit teams on specific assignments with explicit management timelines.
• Oversee a group of employees to ensure audit work is completed to meet objectives.
• Motivate, coach and provide feedback to team members through regular communication.
• Consistently achieve deadlines and understand the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service.
• Adhere to the firm's risk management policies.
• Be involved in business development activities to identify and research opportunities on new or existing clients, while building and maintaining strong relationships with them.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a CA/ACCA qualified.
• Minimum 4-6 years post-qualification experience in the same field from UAE-based firms.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in audit; keen to work with a diverse client portfolio. Prior experience as Senior Supervisor/Assistant Manager is an added advantage.
• Involved in and managed listed entity audits is an added advantage.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in IFRS Accounting Standards, IFRS for SMEs, International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and familiarity with UAE local laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Clear understanding of audit methodologies and ability to train and guide team members.
• Salary as per industry standards. Location: Fujairah.