Assistant Audit Manager at Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency

Job Overview

• We are seeking a highly talented and dedicated Assistant Audit Manager to join our team.
• The successful candidate is responsible for leading audit teams during the planning, execution, and reporting phases of audit engagements.
• This role supports the Audit Manager by overseeing daily operations, supervising junior staff, and ensuring that all audit work complies with professional standards and client requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Audit Manager in developing effective audit strategies and plans, including risk assessments.
• Plan, scope, and budget individual audit activities to ensure completion within established deadlines.
• Lead audit teams during fieldwork, ensuring quality standards are met throughout the engagement.
• Perform detailed testing and analysis of financial data, transactions, and internal controls to identify any errors, anomalies, or risks.
• Review financial statements and other data to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards, such as IFRS etc
• Client and stakeholder communication and management
• Team leadership and supervision
• Perform other related duties as determined by Management from time to time.

Qualifications and skills

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Relevant work experience, often 5 – 8 years, in an external audit environment.
• Professional certification, such as ACA, ACCA, etc.

Technical & Soft skills:

• Strong knowledge of auditing techniques, accounting standards -GAAP,IFRS etc.
• Proficiency with auditing software and data analytic tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• A meticulous attention to detail and a high level of professional skepticism.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (open to negotiations)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.