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Morgan McKinley

Audit Assistant Manager

5-7 Years
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Job Description

We, in Audit and Assurance are looking to expand our team via a Global Capability Centre due to our exponential growth. This position will give you exposure to some exciting industries such as Retail, Manufacturing and Professional Services whilst also giving you the opportunity to collaborate with clients both locally and globally on an offshore basis. We are looking for passionate individuals, who are self-motivated, capable of using their own initiative and have the ability to plan, control and complete audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Delivery & Technical Excellence

  • Lead audit engagements from acceptance to completion, ensuring compliance with firm methodology and the professional standards.
  • Reviews sections prepared by seniors and associates, providing clear feedback and guiding them on audit approach.
  • Identify key audit matters, risks, and appropriate audit responses in line with ISA and internal guidance.
  • Ensure audit documentation is reviewed and meets internal and regulatory quality standards. Consult and coordinate with specialists (valuation, tax, etc.) where required.

2. Client Relationship Management

  • Act as a point of contact for clients during engagements, ensuring smooth communication and timely resolution of queries.
  • Conduct status meetings and communicate audit progress, deadlines, and issues.
  • Lead discussions on key audit findings and control deficiencies.
  • Build strong, trusted relationships to support long-term engagement success.
  • Support identification of cross-service opportunities in collaboration with partners.

3. Team Leadership & Coaching

  • Supervise teams of associates and seniors.
  • Provide on-the-job coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
  • Support resource planning and manage workflow to ensure efficiency and timely delivery.

4. Quality, Risk & Continuous Improvement

  • Champion audit quality, follow firm risk management processes, and support remediation where needed.
  • Remain up to date with local regulatory, statutory, and reporting requirements and assess their impact on client engagements.
  • Drive improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to consistency and process enhancements across the practice.
  • Ensure compliance with independence and ethical requirements across engagements.

Required Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years in external audit with experience supervising (multiple) audit teams.
  • Experience leading audits of corporate entities.
  • Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent).
  • Strong working knowledge of ISA, IFRS, and local GAAP.
  • Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to identify key risks and propose effective audit approaches. Strong communication and stakeholder management.
  • Excellent organisational and project-management capabilities. Ability to coach and develop staff.

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