Audit Associate Director

The Audit Associate Director plays a key role in managing audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. This position involves supervising and coaching junior team members, performing risk-based audit procedures, evaluating internal controls, and maintaining effective client relationships. The role requires advanced technical knowledge, strong project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across functions.

• Audit Planning & Execution
• Lead audit engagements, including risk assessment, planning, and execution.
• Apply risk-based methodologies to evaluate internal controls and identify key audit areas.
• Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures in accordance with PSAs / ISAs.
• Team Supervision & Coaching
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of junior associates.
• Provide feedback, technical guidance, and on-the-job training to ensure quality deliverables.
• Technical Expertise
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, PFRSs / IFRSs, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Prepare and review financial statements, audit documentation, and working papers.
• Utilize audit tools and data analytics platforms to enhance audit efficiency and insights.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management
• Act as a key point of contact with clients during audits.
• Lead client meetings to provide updates, address issues, and resolve queries.
• Build strong professional relationships to support client satisfaction and business growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with other teams (e.g., tax, advisory, IT audit) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align on audit deliverables.
• Project & Issue Management
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, tracking deadlines and deliverables.
• Identify, analyze, and independently resolve audit issues.
• Recommend improvements to processes, controls, and audit efficiency.
• Leadership and team management capabilities
• Oversight of multiple engagements, teams, and client portfolios
• Strategic audit planning and efficient resource allocation
• Expertise in resolving complex accounting and audit issues
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC, PCAOB, local regulators)
• Strong client engagement and business development skills
• Oversight of audit quality and adherence to firm methodology
• Mentoring and coaching of audit teams and junior leaders
• Cross-functional collaboration with other service lines (e.g., tax, advisory)
• Effective presentation and reporting to senior stakeholders and clients
• Budgeting, profitability analysis, and resource optimization
• Contribution to internal initiatives and process improvements
• Must be a CPA

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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