Assistant Audit Manager

About the role

PKF Chartouni, a member of the PKF Global network, is looking for an Assistant Audit Manager to join its audit department. You will manage audit engagements, supervise audit teams, ensure compliance with professional standards and support the firm's commitment to audit quality and client service.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and supervise audit engagements of financial statements in line with auditing standards, IFRS and the firm's quality policies.
• Take part in planning engagements: risk assessment, audit strategy, materiality and resource allocation.
• Review audit working papers for proper documentation and sufficient evidence.
• Monitor progress, ensure deadlines are met and escalate issues promptly.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and on-the-job training to team members.
• Review financial statements and audit reports, and communicate findings and recommendations to clients and management.
• Support engagement managers and partners on complex matters and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to implementing PKF quality standards, including ISQM 1 and ISQM 2.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in external auditing.
• Proven experience supervising audit teams and managing engagements.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA or DipIFR is a strong plus; experience with local and international clients and group audits is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, ISA, audit methodologies, risk assessment and internal controls.
• Audit software such as CaseWare or similar, and advanced Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyse complex financial data, plan and report audits, and write audit reports and management letters.
• Leadership, coaching and time-management skills, with attention to detail and professional judgment.