Audit Manager

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Audit Manager to lead their Audit & Assurance team. This key role involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and driving the success of the service line. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audit management, client relations, and business development. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the audit sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values excellence and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Life Assurance at 2x Salary

Income Protection Insurance

Pension Contributions

Dental Insurance

Childcare Vouchers

Holiday and Retail Vouchers

Gym Membership Discounts

Flu Jab Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified with manager-level experience.
• Proven experience managing client portfolios and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial portfolio of clients ensuring excellent service.
• Ensure audit quality and compliance with standards.
• Oversee advisory projects and business development.

Skills

Audit Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Quality Assurance

Portfolio Management

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualification

Job description

Job Description

It is essential you have audit accountancy practice experience for this role. Our client is seeking an Audit Manager within the Audit & Assurance team. This is a key role, requiring a passion for audit, and we are looking for an accomplished audit professional with previous experience operating at a manager level who shares this enthusiasm. You would make a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of this service line as well as the firm as a whole.

You would oversee the effective management of a substantial portfolio of clients; planning assignments, briefing staff on the clients' business, ensuring all work carried out is compliant with auditing standards, and that client and statutory deadlines are routinely met and exceeded.

You would also oversee advisory engagements as part of your developing role. Business development experience would be an advantage, as the role would provide the opportunity to identify new business, research and prepare proposals, and participate in formal presentations to prospective clients.

Your role:

1. To profitably manage a substantial portfolio of clients, ensuring excellent client service and contributing to the development and success of the service line and the firm.
2. Manage assignments in accordance with the firm's procedures, including client arrangements, costs, and billing.
3. Ensure audit quality at all times, assist with quality assurance, and ensure actions are completed per standards.
4. Brief staff on client businesses, supervise work, and undertake training and appraisals.
5. Complete jobs within budget, discuss overruns with the partner and client immediately.
6. Liaise with clients throughout the year, practicing excellent client service.
7. Coordinate with other departments to identify and service client needs.
8. Develop knowledge of the firm's specialist services and undertake special work when appropriate.
9. Perform review and completion procedures, attend final meetings, and ensure timely delivery of final accounts and reports.
10. Oversee adhoc advisory projects.
11. Ensure recoverability of work in progress and timely billing.
12. Maintain technical knowledge through reading and courses, fulfilling CPD requirements.
13. Research and prepare proposals for new work and participate in presentations.
14. Act as line manager to students and seniors.
15. Participate in client seminars and follow up on contacts.
16. Attend staff meetings and training.
17. Perform other duties within the scope of the role as reasonably requested.

The person:

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Previous experience at manager level in a similar role.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio and developing client relationships.
• Wide audit experience producing high-quality audits.
• Audit experience within the SME sector is advantageous.
• Charity sector experience is desirable but not essential.
• Business development experience and interest are a plus.

Benefits:

• Life assurance at 2x salary.
• Income protection insurance (IPI) payable after 13 weeks of sick leave at 75% salary.
• After 3 months, eligible for benefits including pension contributions (firm pays 5%, employee 3%), critical illness cover, dental insurance, additional life assurance, childcare vouchers, holiday and retail vouchers, and access to discounts across various products and services, including gym memberships and flu jabs.