Audit Assistant Manager: Lead Engagements & Team Coaching

KPMG Fakhro; Manama; On-site; BHD 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Bahrain is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audit engagements independently under the guidance of the engagement manager and partner. You will plan and coordinate day-to-day activities, communicate with clients, and supervise junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds a graduate degree in accounting or related field and is fully qualified (CA/ACCA/ACA/CPA) with strong IFRS knowledge and experience in public auditing, preferably at a Big Four firm.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Fully qualified in a recognised international professional qualification such as CA ACCA ACA or CPA.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and relevant auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Work independently as the main person in charge of audit engagements under the direction of the engagement manager and partner.
• Plan and coordinate day-to-day engagement activities, understand the entity and its business, identify key risks, and manage deadlines.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information timely and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Supervise and review junior team members during fieldwork with clear instructions and feedback.
• Obtain and present audit evidence and address audit objectives.
• Document audit work in accordance with KPMG Methodology and regulatory requirements.
• Identify audit differences and control deficiencies and escalate appropriately.
• Apply IFRS and auditing standards to allocated work and conclusions.
• Comply with KPMG policies and independence requirements.
• Attend required audit and ethics training within deadlines.

Skills

Audit management

IFRS knowledge

Public auditing

Team supervision

Education

Graduate degree in Accounting or related field

CA ACCA ACA CPA

Strong knowledge IFRS and auditing standards

Job description

KPMG Bahrain is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audit engagements independently under the guidance of the engagement manager and partner. You will plan and coordinate day-to-day activities, communicate with clients, and supervise junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds a graduate degree in accounting or related field and is fully qualified (CA/ACCA/ACA/CPA) with strong IFRS knowledge and experience in public auditing, preferably at a Big Four firm.