Audit Manager (Asset Management)

Msida, Malta Island
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.The opportunityThe EY Malta Assurance Department specialises in delivering high quality and efficient audit and advisory services to a portfolio of clients, understanding the enterprise-wide view of business risk and how this risk can be effectively managed. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to evaluate business processes and controls, and advanced technology in knowledge sharing.Your key responsibilitiesEverything you'll do will come back to providing exceptional audit activities for our clients. Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers, so you'll be a high-profile contact when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you continue to build your knowledge and experience, you'll become a credible advisor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries.Client responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the Audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage fieldwork on client sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process.
Review work prepared by audit personnel for sign off by the Senior Manager or Partner.
Demonstrate an application and solution-based approach to problem solving
Demonstrate expertise in primary accounting frameworks (IFRS and Local GAAP) and in related financial reporting matters
Demonstrate expertise in methodology to perform an assurance engagement in compliance with International standards of Auditing (ISA).
Identify areas requiring improvement in the client's business processes and possible recommendations and prepare and deliver the Management Letter to be provided to the client.
Your people responsibilities:
Demonstrate the ability to influence, change and shape the direction of a particular activity, either internally and/or externally
Organizing your team in such a way that processes, roles & responsibilities are clear and work is efficiently and equally divided amongst colleagues.
Coach and stimulate more junior profiles in view of the right achievements and personal development and provide more senior executives with inputs in order to properly proceed to the performance review of counselees.
Contribute to effective team work in internal engagement situations.
Provide on-the-job training for developing auditing skills and familiarity with the firm's audit methodology.

Skills and attributes for success

Leading fieldwork, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements.
Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills in areas including revenue, financial instruments and income taxes.
Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions.
Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues.
Understanding our clients' unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible.

To qualify for the role you must have

Masters in Accounts, ACA/CA/ACCA or an equivalent international qualification.
Minimum of 2 years' experience at audit manager level working on a portfolio of Asset Managment clients.
Significant experience leading, planning, execution and reporting on audits.
Proven project management skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
Thorough knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
Excellent grasp of risk and quality and risk management procedures.
Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements.

What we look forWe're interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you're serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.What we offerAt EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.EY | Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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