Audit Supervisor / Assistant Audit Manager

Taking ownership of allocated assignments in a way that meets and exceeds client expectations while taking responsibility for managing and developing staff.

Main Responsibilities

Clients:

• Responsible for managing and supervising a portfolio of clients along with building and maintaining a good working relationship with all colleagues and clients.
• Assist the Audit Partner and Audit Manager in establishing audit objectives and overall scope.
• Review the work performed by your team
• Check that audit work papers have been properly reviewed and that audit files are completed in a timely manner and are properly filed and archived on the network.
• Determine that all audit reports reflect the work performed along with meeting the set reporting and auditing standards.
• Finalise audits along with the audited financial statements and submitted for the audit manager and/or the audit partner for review.
• Remain updated to clients' business and is the key contact for day-to-day queries.
• Follow through on any concerns regarding an audit assignment with the Audit Manager and Audit Partner.
• Adhere to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures, including being familiar with and consulting the audit manual and advising junior and senior team members on application of procedures.

People:

• Plan and co-ordinate all aspects of audit planning, including staffing requirements.
• Responsible for managing an audit team on for your portfolio of clients, with the responsibility to ensure audit work is appropriately completed to satisfy audit objectives and deadlines are being met.
• Manage, motivate and coach team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal whilst being familiar with relevant training and development options.
• Contribute to departmental and office meetings.

Operations:

• Control the audit in relation to timescales, budgets and risk management procedures.
• Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service.
• Accurately record time spent, documents reasons for overruns and agrees additional fees with the client.
• Communicate workload with manager or partner.

Markets:

• Assist in the production and presentation of proposals for new prospects.
• Organise and attend office marketing events, is aware of the wider range of services the firm offers and suggests innovative products to address the clients' needs.
• Liaise with other departments to maximise client satisfaction.

Qualification and Experience

• BSc in Accounting or any other related field and/or a professional qualification (ACA or ACCA).
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in audit and experience of large audits and complex groups.
• Good practical knowledge of ISAs and IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Ability to support, mentor and motivate people.
• Ability to work under pressure and can manage crisis situations.