Assistant Audit Manager/Manager (South Of Malta)

Job Description

We are pleased to be assisting our client who operates within the Financial Services Industry, with recruiting an Assistant Audit Manager/ Manager.Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of statutory audits from planning through completion, including timelines, budgets, and client communication.
• Lead audits through to completion, including final analytical review, going concern assessments, subsequent events, representation letters, and final file assembly/archiving.
• Identify, resolve, and appropriately escalate technical and practical audit issues to the Founder when required.
• Work directly on complex audits and/or specific technical areas as needed.
• Perform detailed reviews of audit files prepared by junior staff, ensuring quality, completeness, and compliance with auditing standards and internal methodology.
• Act as a “go-to” reviewer and engagement lead across multiple audits simultaneously.
• Maintain a strong quality-first mindset with robust documentation standards.
• Delegate work effectively to junior team members and oversee execution of audit programs.
• Coach and develop junior staff through on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing performance support.
• Support the Founder in managing audit workflow, resourcing, and continuous improvement of the audit function.
• Liaise with clients’ management to resolve queries, request information, and clear audit points.
• Communicate audit issues clearly and confidently to both clients and the Founder.
• Directly manages a team of 3–4 auditors (junior to semi-senior).
• Oversees multiple audit engagements concurrently.

Requirements:

• External audit experience at Senior Auditor / Supervisor / Manager level.
• Strong practical capability in audit planning, execution, and file review.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and client expectations effectively.
• Confident and clear communicator, able to engage with clients and escalate issues appropriately.
• Solid knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting (e.g., IFRS / GAPSME, as applicable).
• High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline.
• ACCA (or equivalent) qualified.
• Experience reviewing audit files and taking responsibility for overall file quality (preferred).
• Prior people-management or informal team-leading experience (preferred).

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