Audit Manager
Audit Managers may work as the engagement lead or under the direct supervision of Senior Managers dependent upon the nature of the client engagement. They must have strong communication skills as they interact with both the client and firm team members. Audit Managers also must have excellent organizational skills as they coordinate several engagements simultaneously while meeting set deadlines. They train and lead senior associates and associates, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work completed, provide feedback, and direct necessary revisions.
Essential Position Responsibilities :
- Work as part of a team to provide audit engagement services for clients
- Lead audit engagement teams to ensure all components of the audit are performed including gathering information from the client, leading planning meetings, performing risk assessment, overseeing fieldwork procedures, and seeing the audit report through to final issuance
- Oversee and review work of Senior Associates and Associates including training and mentoring
- Use excellent judgment and analysis to prepare and review accounting-related reports and provide financial analysis in an effort to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
- Manage client relationships by monitoring client needs
- Is a key point of contact for the client on day-to-day accounting matters
- Provide feedback to Senior Managers and Shareholders
- Participate in the area of business development
- Utilize cloud-based technology and other audit software
- Seek out opportunities to improve the client relationship and cross sell other BMA services
Keys to Success :
Overall client satisfactionEfficient use of standard technologyDemonstrates competency in mentoring staff in accordance with firm Career Development guidelinesStrong problem-solving skillsAccurate recording of accounting transactionsEstablish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers and clients