Assistant Manager - External Audit

About the role

An audit firm in Oman is looking for an Assistant Manager - External Audit. The role manages and executes external audit engagements in line with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local regulations and the firm's methodology. It involves supervising audit teams, coordinating with clients, reviewing working papers, identifying risks and delivering high-quality audits on time, working closely with the Audit Manager and Senior Management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and execute external audit engagements
• Supervise audit teams and coordinate with clients
• Review audit working papers and identify audit risks
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality audit assignments
• Work with the Audit Manager and Senior Management to improve engagement management, client satisfaction and audit quality

Required profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant post-qualification experience in external audit
• Experience with reputed international or leading audit firms, preferably top 10
• Demonstrated experience supervising external audit engagements and managing audit teams

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, ISA and financial reporting requirements
• Understanding of audit planning, risk assessment, execution, working paper review and completion
• Ability to supervise teams and handle multiple audit assignments at once