DPP - Audit Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

Technical Advisory

• Oversee the monitoring of developments related to audit, assurance, and other related professional services, including updates to relevant methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead the dissemination of relevant technical and practice developments across the organization by preparing technical memoranda, alerts, reminders, and developing local guidance, templates, and tools.
• Review technical memoranda, guidance materials, and other communications prior to release.
• Ensure that the required review and approval process has been properly followed before the issuance of technical communications.
• Assess the completeness, accuracy, and technical soundness of draft guidance and communications.

Technical Consultation

• Provide technical consultation and respond to complex inquiries related to audit, assurance, and other related professional services.
• Oversee and mentor team members in managing technical consultations and resolving complex issues.
• Review technical responses, memoranda, and other deliverables prepared by team members.

Financial Statements Quality Control Review (FSQCR)

• Perform Financial Statements Quality Control Reviews (FSQCR) to ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting frameworks, presentation and disclosure requirements, and relevant auditing standards.
• Review auditors' reports to ensure compliance with applicable auditing standards and regulatory requirements.

Training and Learning & Development

• Serve as a facilitator or trainer for technical training programs related to audit, assurance, and other related professional services, including applicable standards and practice guidance.
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members in delivering technical training sessions.
• Oversee the localization and adoption of global or organizational training materials to align with local regulatory and professional requirements.
• Lead the development and enhancement of local technical training materials.
• Coordinate technical learning initiatives with the Learning and Development team.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in one or a combination of the following:
  • Managerial role in external/public audit.
  • Technical role in audit quality, audit methodology, audit support, or audit risk management.
• Experience in preparing technical guidance, internal communications, and formal documentation related to auditing standards (e.g., ISA/PSA or equivalent).
• Strong project management, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.