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Audit Assistant Manager - Mandarin Speaker

Audit Assistant Manager - Mandarin Speaker

Ambition is currently partnering with a mid-tier audit firm seeking an Audit Assistant Manager for their Asia/China Desk.

Role Overview: Join a friendly team and gain exposure to a diverse range of clients, from large listed corporates to privately owned companies. You'll play a crucial role in advising smaller clients lacking structured processes, while also working with major corporates and listed businesses, including FTSE, LSE, and AIM clients.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a favourable work-life balance compared to larger firms.
  • Career Progression: Advancement is based on merit, not tenure, with many examples of rapid promotions.
  • Comprehensive Training: Benefit from training in both technical and soft skills to support your growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pre-Assignment Preparation
  • Attend pre-assignment discussions with the audit team.
  • Allocate work to junior team members.
  • Provide on-the-job training, review work, and offer feedback.
  • Plan and budget assignments.
  • Advise the manager and suggest solutions to problems.
  • Prepare detailed assignment memoranda with analytical reviews.
  • Clear manager and partner review points and follow up on queries.
  • Respond to client queries efficiently and professionally, engaging with senior management as needed.
  • Offer business advice and demonstrate industry knowledge.
  • Analyze time charged on assignments to aid billing and future planning.

Requirements:

  • ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent.
  • External auditing experience, particularly with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
  • Experience with statutory audits and half-year review engagements in compliance with UK Auditing Standards, from planning to completion.
  • Proven experience auditing listed clients.
  • Fluent in Chinese/Mandarin.
  • Right to work in the UK.


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