Senior Audit Manager

Job Description

Are you ready to take your career in audit management to the next level? Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for precision and a keen eye for detail? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our client's growing and dynamic team as a Senior Audit Manager where you will be provided with the opportunity to showcase your expertise, drive strategic initiatives, and make a lasting impact on our client's firm’s continuing success.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a licensed boutique accounting and auditing firm and is located in Birkirkara.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Audit Manager, the following are the main day-to-day responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Managing the firm’s portfolio.
• Contributing during partner meetings in the planning of the firm’s engagements.

Client Communication

• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Understanding the clients’ business needs and ensuring their full satisfaction.

Team Leader:

• Being an exemplary team leader by supervising and mentoring the audit team to ensure audit procedures are executed accurately and efficiently.
• Fostering and sustaining a collaborative and supportive work environment within the audit department as well as the whole firm in general.

Technical Expertise:

• Staying well-updated with accounting and auditing standards, regulations and industry trends to ensure compliance and provide technical guidance to the audit team.

Quality Control:

• Ensuring that audit work complies with the firm’s quality control standards and procedures.

Business Development:

• Identifying opportunities for additional services or cross-selling other services offered by the firm to clients.
• Assisting the partners by providing KPI’s.

Continual Improvement:

• Contributing to the improvement of audit methodologies, processes, and tools within the firm.
  
  

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• A minimum of 5 years of recent and progressive work experience in the audit sector with a reputable audit and accounting firm.
• Combined with a Big 4 background and at least 2 years within a managerial role, this would be a huge plus.
• Be proficient in GAPSME and IFRS reporting frameworks and preferably also in International Auditing Standards.
• Must communicate flawlessly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (no less than a C1 level).
• Demonstrating a positive attitude to continue learning and expanding on your knowledge and skills set – both in terms of the various client industries and one’s role as a senior manager.
• Possess an eye for detail, maintain a deadline-oriented approach and instilling these skills into the team.
• A good communicator and listener who enjoys being part of a multinational team of professionals.
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities whilst being able to motivate and mentor team members.

WORKING TIME

• 40 flexible hours from Monday to Friday starting anytime between 07:00-09:00 and ending between 15:30-17:30. A 30 minute break is included and can be taken anytime throughout the day.
  
• Summer reduced working hours may be implemented in July and/or August to enjoy summertime and support our work-life balance commitments.

EDUCATION

A completed and successful ACCA qualification or any other recognized university degree in accounting.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salaries in-line with industry trends and commensurate with one’s qualifications, work experience and managerial skillset.
• Recognition for exceptional performance combined with performance bonuses.
• Support one’s professional development through both in-house and external training initiatives.
• A modern and accessible workplace in a centrally located office with a youthful, multicultural, and welcoming team.
• Commitment to a healthy work-life balance, such as summer reduced hours.
• An open-door policy with managers, seniors and partners.
• A fully paid mobile phone connection that can be used for both personal and work commitments.
• Employee ‘referral’ bounties ranging from €500 to €2500 for successful referrals.
• Super adequate compensation should overtime work be required.
• Monthly team bonding activities plus at least three company events per year.

If you meet the requirements and feel that this position is a fit for you, do not hesitate and apply for this role today!

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