Assistant Audit Manager at Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly talented and dedicated Assistant Audit Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading audit teams during the planning, execution, and reporting phases of audit engagements. This role supports the Audit Manager by overseeing daily operations, supervising junior staff, and ensuring that all audit work complies with professional standards and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Audit Manager in developing effective audit strategies and plans, including risk assessments
• Plan, scope, and budget individual audit activities to ensure completion within established deadlines
• Lead audit teams during fieldwork, ensuring quality standards are met throughout the engagement
• Perform detailed testing and analysis of financial data, transactions, and internal controls to identify errors, anomalies, or risks
• Review financial statements and other data to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards, such as IFRS
• Manage client and stakeholder communication and relationships
• Provide team leadership and supervision to junior staff members
• Perform other related duties as determined by management

Required Qualifications

• BSc/HND in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Professional certification such as ACA or ACCA
• Relevant work experience of 5–8 years in an external audit environment

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of auditing techniques and accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
• Proficiency with auditing software and data analytic tools
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail

Location

Lagos, Nigeria