Audit Manager

PKF Malta is looking to recruit a full-time Audit Manager to join our ever-growing audit team. The ideal candidate will take responsibility for the overall audit processes mostly related to our international portfolio of clients.

About us
PKF Malta is a fast-growing, progressive firm specialising in audit & assurance, tax, advisory services, and internal audit insurance. We provide services to a wide array of clients in a variety of sectors. Our firm has always enjoyed an excellent reputation, stemming from its dedication, professionalism, and enthusiasm to serve its clients. PKF Malta provides a dedicated team of experts holding ample experience to deliver high-quality solutions bespoke to our client’s goals.

Responsibilities
This role will report to the Partners and as an Audit Manager within the team, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide management over a portfolio of clients and deliver high-quality audit and assurance service, including preparing and reviewing audit plans and work and signing off audit reports;
• Work to expand the client base and supports business development activities
• Achieve team and individual budgets and business plan/ performance objectives.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, timely billing and collection and variance recognition.
• Maintain the highest technical and professional standards.
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks.
• Address situations before they come to crises and develop solutions to avoid recurrence,
• Providing additional help and guidance to clients on a consultancy basis.
• Participate in the development of ways to meet client needs and contribute to the proposed delivery.
• Identifying ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value.
• Monitor and control auditing staff, including assisting auditing staff in their professional development.
• Take a leadership role in professional, business or community organizations.

The requirements for this role include:

• Strong written and verbal English & Maltese communication skills
• An ACCA, ACA or a recognised Accounting University Degree
• Knowledge of GAPSME, IFRS and International Auditing Standards
• A minimum of 4+ years of audit experience managing a team
• Experience in external audit planning, risk and control identification and performing, reviewing and directing external audit testing
• Experience identifying and effectively reporting any issues and recommendations for improvement to clients
• Capable of working within a team, managing multiple engagements and working to demanding deadlines
• Be a smart, highly motivated, well-presented individual with an eye for detail
• Have the ability to work under pressure

Why work at PKF work? Check out some of our company benefits:

• Attractive salaries with yearly annual increase and job security
• Facilitating career advancements
• Acknowledging employees for their good work
• Providing paid inhouse & external training + additional study leave
• A modern and safe workplace with covid measures in place
• Work-life balance
• Flexibility to occasionally work from home
• Young, fun and friendly working environment
• Open door policy with Seniors & Partners
• Paid overtime (when over-time conditions apply)
• Monthly team bonding activities