Audit & Assurance - Manager

We are looking for a highly experienced and dynamic Audit & Assurance Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee multiple audit engagements mainly in the US region, manage client relationships, and lead a team of professionals. You will be responsible for ensuring that audits are executed effectively and efficiently, providing strategic insights to clients, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. As a key leader in the firm, you will have the opportunity to shape audit strategies, mentor junior staff, and drive business growth.

• Manage a portfolio of clients of variable sizes across different industries within the US region aligned with onshore team expectations including Employee Benefit Plans, Not for Profit Organizations, Government/Single Audits and Real Estate Audits.
  
• Proactively manage client expectations and be point-of-contact for clients and onshore team
  
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication
  
• Understand client expectations, timelines, and deliverables
  
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously and ensure adherence to SLAs.
  
• Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings
  
• Identify opportunities to expand scope and improve service delivery
  
• Lead teams on the planning, execution, and completion of audits
  
• Ensure deliverables meet US auditing standards and firm-specific requirements
  
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
  
• Coordinate closely with onshore teams to ensure smooth engagement execution
  
• Conduct detailed reviews and provide structured, constructive feedback
  
• Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required
  
• Provide technical auditing and accounting assistance to team members and clients.
  
• Participate in the coaching, mentoring and appraisal of staff
  
• Ensure audit engagements comply with firm-wide quality standards and regulatory expectations
  
• Foster a strong culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
  
• Manage and coordinate the pitch/proposals for new work
  
• Work as part of the management team and participate in firm initiatives (Quality improvement, training, resource planning, etc.)
  
• Collaborate closely with onshore teams across time zones
  
• Drive standardization, documentation, and process efficiencies
  
  

• 6-10 years of experience in audit and assurance services
  
• Prior experience working with US CPA firms or offshore audit support engagements strongly preferred
  
• Experience in Employee Benefit Plan Audits, Not for Profit Organisations, Government and Single Audits and Real Estate Audits preferred.
  
• Can demonstrate strong technical auditing and accounting skills, including knowledge of the ISAs and accounting standards IFRS and US GAAP
  
• Experience with audit tools (e.g., CaseWare, CCH, or similar)
  
• Proven management skills and behaviours
  
• Understands the operational aspects of managing an audit team and be accountable for results
  
• Experience in challenging Management, including experience in managing difficult conversations Job Description
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• Adaptable to change
  
  

• Opportunity to lead and manage high-profile audits and work with diverse clients across industries.
  
• Leadership development opportunities with exposure to senior management and clients.
  
• Access to professional training programs, mentorship, and career progression.
  
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on work-life balance.