Our client, a leading professional services firm, is looking for an Assistant Manager – Audit to join their Audit team.

Salary: Up to €40,000 - €45,000 gross per year (depending on experience)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – up to 2 days working from home per week

Responsibilities

Take ownership of allocated audit assignments, ensuring delivery of high-quality services that meet and exceed client expectations.
Effectively manage the audit process, with appropriate consideration of audit risks and accounting technical matters.
Lead and manage audit fieldwork on client sites, liaising with internal departments to ensure the smooth delivery of audit engagements.
Review work prepared by audit team members and provide guidance and support where required.
Identify areas for improvement within client business processes and prepare recommendations through management letters.
Organise audit teams effectively, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and a balanced distribution of workload.
Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members, supporting their professional growth and achievement of objectives.
Provide feedback and input for performance reviews of team members.
Contribute to effective teamwork across multiple engagements and departments.
Deliver on-the-job training relating to auditing skills and audit methodologies.
Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.
Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

An Accounting qualification from a recognised university or professional body (such as ACCA) at MQF Level 6, preferably MQF Level 7.
A minimum of 6 years’ experience in audit, with a proven track record in a similar role.
Previous experience working with clients across a variety of industries.
Strong knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and audit risk assessment.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and computerised audit software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership, organisational, and team management capabilities.
Ability to mentor, support, and develop junior staff.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package.
Health insurance.
Continuous professional and personal development opportunities through structured learning programmes.
Participation in international development and milestone programmes.
Family-friendly measures promoting work-life balance.
Flexible working hours.
Opportunity to work within a multicultural environment.
Recognition and career progression opportunities.
Annual wellbeing allowance, increasing yearly.
Open-door management culture.
Regular social and team-building activities.
Discounted gym and wellness memberships.
Discounted hotel accommodation rates.
Tuition support for job-related studies and study leave entitlement.
Performance appraisals conducted twice yearly.
Comprehensive induction programme and buddy system.
Donate-as-you-earn initiative.
Career secondment opportunities.

Please note that, as part of the recruitment process, a candidate profile will be created for you on the AIMS Malta platform (https://www.aims-malta.com/). By applying for this position, you consent to your information being stored and processed on this platform for the purpose of evaluating your application.

Assistant Audit Manager | €40K–€45K

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