Audit Manager

• Ideal for Audit professionals looking to make the next career step
• Build and develop your own Audit team
• Flexible working conditions and competitive remuneration package

A growing finance company is looking for an Audit Manager to join their team.The person will also have the opportunity to build their own audit team as the company continues to experience consistent organic growth.
 
The role is ideal for persons with a Big Four background, or with significant experience in the Audit field, who are looking to take the next step in their careers. You will be joining a smaller sized firm so there is every possibility to really make a different with your input and shape the company's future.

The company offer flexible working conditions, a competitive remuneration package, sponsorships for any additional qualifications and a friendly working environment.


Role Info

Location
Marsa, Malta 

Work Pattern
Hybrid

Core Hours
9-4 
 
Salary
Up to EUR 55,000

Interview Process
1-2 interviews max 
 
 
 
Client responsibilities:
 

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the Audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage fieldwork on client sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process.
• Demonstrate an application and solution-based approach to problem solving
• Demonstrate expertise in primary accounting frameworks (IFRS and Local GAAP) and in related financial reporting matters
• Demonstrate expertise in methodology to perform an assurance engagement in compliance with International standards of Auditing (ISA).
• Identify areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations and prepare and deliver the Management Letter to be provided to the client.

People responsibilities:

• Hire, build and mold your own Audit team
• Coach and stimulate more junior profiles in view of the right achievements and personal development and provide more senior executives with inputs in order to properly proceed to the performance review of counselees.
• Contribute to effective team work in internal engagement situations.
• Provide on-the-job training for developing auditing skills and familiarity with the firm’s audit methodology.
• Demonstrate the ability to influence, change and shape the direction of a particular activity, either internally and/or externally
• Organizing your team in such a way that processes, roles & responsibilities are clear and work is efficiently and equally divided amongst colleagues.

 
Skills Required:
 

• Leading fieldwork, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements.
• Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills in areas including revenue, financial instruments and income taxes.
• Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions.
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues.
• Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible.

 
To qualify for the role you must have :
 

• Masters in Accounts, ACA/CA/ACCA or an equivalent international qualification.
• minimum of 2 years’ experience at audit manager level.
• Significant experience leading, planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• Proven project management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Excellent grasp of risk and quality and risk management procedures.
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Maltese language skills would be preferred