Audit Assistant Manager

Job Description

• Works closely with the Partners in ensuring that Firm resources are used or applied properly ensuring acceptable level of staff utilisation
• Assist the Partners in the preparation of the department’s annual revenue budgets and in the formulation of strategies to meet said revenue budget
• Assist the Partner in drawing up the Department’s calendar to ensure the even distribution of work and staff assignments throughout the year
• Initiates and supervises the preparation of Engagement Proposals and Engagement Letters
• Assists the Partners in the Engagement Acceptance process or Engagement re-acceptance process
• Initiates Engagement planning activities and ensures that planning activities are executed on a timely manner and in accordance with the Auditing Standards and Firm policies
• Takes responsibility and reviews over tailoring of work programs
• Takes responsibility over the selection of Engagement Team members and Engagement forecast and time lines
• Liaises with Client’s Management for smooth flow of audit work and ensures that good working relationship is maintained at all times
• Initiates and assists the Engagement Partner in performing risk assessments, establishing the audit objectives and setting the overall scope
• Ensures proper execution of Engagement plans by conducting timely review of work completed by Audit Engagement Team members, and discussing issues with appropriate Client personnel in a timely manner. In most cases, reviews should be conducted in the field
• Brings appropriate matters to the Engagement Partner's attention, including actions taken, notable information, and matters for the Engagement Partner's decision
• Informs the Engagement Partner promptly (during the audit and throughout the year) of Client developments and auditing or accounting problems requiring the Engagement Partner's action
• Monitors actual time charges against approved budget and initiates appropriate action to resolve any potential or actual problems
• Reviews drafts of Financial Statements and Audit reports for financial audits, and reports on findings and recommendations for other Engagement
• Ensures that job evaluations forms are accomplished for all members of the Engagement team and said evaluations are discussed with and acknowledge by the staff concerned and signed copies submitted to HR.
• As part of the Annual Performance Review process participates in higher-level group deliberations on the overall performance evaluation of Staff Assistants and In-charge
• Provides continuing mentoring to audit staff
• Acts as Program Leader in various in-house training and workshops
• Takes responsibility over timely billings and collection

Required Qualifications

1. Education: University degree preferably in Auditing/ Accounting or business related fields
2. Special license/certificate: Either holds a current and valid ACCA/CPA's certificate, or be working toward obtaining the certificates by taking and passing the applicable state ACCA/CPA exams
3. Experience: Minimum of 6 years external audit experience
4. Good command of English
5. Ability to speak, read and write Khmer will be an advantage
6. Experience in financial institutions is an added advantage