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 support 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;

• Provide additional help and guidance to clients on a consultancy basis;

• Participate in the development of ways to meet client needs and contribute to proposed delivery;

• Identify 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;

• Strong written and verbal Maltese;

• In possession of an Auditor's warrant;

• 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, with IFRS 17 Audit Managerial experience will be considered an asset;

• 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.