Audit Manager

About the Role

At CLA Romania, we’re looking for a driven Audit Manager to join our team and play a key role in leading audit engagements and delivering high-quality audit services to our clients.

 This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment, coordinating client relationships and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across various industries.

If you are passionate about audit, have strong leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the right opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

·        Work mainly on Audit engagements;

·        Work under the coordination of the Audit Manager of b2 team for large and medium size companies - Romanian and international clients;

·        Lead project teams on Romanian and international clients – small-size companies;

·        Evaluation, together with the audit team, of the accounting and internal control system of clients;

·        Perform analytical procedures – comparisons between years, evolutions throughout the year – indicators, balances, etc.; the processing of received information and documents (check balances, journal entries);

·        Application of detailed tests, the conduct of conformity tests, confirm the allocation of working sections;

·        Collecting the necessary evidence to draw conclusions and express opinions on financial statements;

·        Application of financial audit rules (fundamental procedures and principles underlying the activity);

·        Ensure that all accounting records correctly transpose actual operations (checking the reality of the records);

·        Preparing the audit planning documentation for the review of the Audit Manager and of the Audit Partner;

·        Informing audit seniors/assistants/juniors on the audit plan, their responsibilities & the objectives to perform;

·        Performing the engagement administration review to ensure that the seniors, assistants, and juniors have properly carried out the work assigned to them;

·        Review the audit programs and that the conclusions are properly filled in;

·        Falls within the work schedule and the set deadlines;

·        Review and application of tests on the continuity of activity, as well as events after the balance sheet date;

·        Preparation of the proposed adjustments (audit differences);

·        General review of the client's financial statements and reporting package;

·        Preparting Audit Summary Memorandum, Auditor’s Report, Representation Letter, Management Letter, and deliverables to the group auditor for the review of the Audit Manager and of the Audit Partner.

·        Develop senior and junior staff by providing on-the-job training and appropriate performance feedback;

·        Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with client management;

·        Act as a role model in the team and deputize for and assist the Head of Audit within the team as and when required;

·        Participate in the recruitment process, interviewing potential new starters and supporting the review of assessment center/tests as required

·        Managing and optimizing your team’s workflow and utilization to ensure the allocation, completion, and timely delivery of audit work to a high standard and quality

·        Ensuring your team achieves their KPIs, identifying performance gaps, and supporting the team to address these. Pro-active management and monitoring of performance and addressing early concerns coaching and escalating where required;

·        Supporting, advising, and monitoring team members in the completion and delivery of a range of audit tasks and undertaking detailed reviews of their work;

·        Acting as the overarching point of contact for engagement teams about the completion and delivery of audit work.

·        Contribute to the business development of the portfolio of clients.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of audit experience;
• A professional accounting qualification (ACCA or equivalent in progress);
• Strong understanding of audit theory, ISA’s and IFRS’s;
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications;
• Very good English level;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including good consultative and negotiation skills;
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others;
• Excellent relationships building skills;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong sense of ownership accountability and drive to deliver quality outcomes;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with emerging coaching and development capability;
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing yourself and others;
• Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas;
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results;
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems;
• Knowledge of using an audit software;
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy, and relevance;
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships;
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Meal vouchers and private medical insurance.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and development.

About Us

CLA Romania is an international, multidisciplinary consulting firm offering integrated services in tax and legal advisory, accounting, payroll, HR, personnel leasing, and immigration consulting. With nearly 20 years of experience in the Romanian market, we are proud to be part of the CLA Global network, combining local expertise with international reach.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!