Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced and strategically minded CPA Senior Manager to lead and oversee complex audit and assurance engagements. This role involves managing large client portfolios, providing technical leadership, and ensuring adherence to professional standards and quality expectations. The role also plays a key part in developing team capabilities, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the overall growth and excellence of the practice.

The ideal candidate brings deep audit expertise, strong leadership skills, and a client-service mindset gained from experience in a professional services or public accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and finalization of complex audit and assurance engagements across multiple industries.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, building and maintaining long-term professional relationships.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and strict adherence to auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and internal methodology.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting, reporting, and audit issues; review key deliverables including financial statements and audit reports.
• Manage engagement budgets, profitability, and resource planning, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of practice-wide quality control, methodology improvements, and risk management initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate the performance of junior team members; support their technical and leadership development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as tax, advisory, or risk to deliver integrated client service.
• Participate in business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client pitches.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy; must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least 10-12 years of experience in external audit, including 3-5 years in a senior managerial capacity.
• Strong expertise in audit methodology, IFRS or local GAAP, and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multiple large-scale audit engagements and diverse teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with C-level stakeholders.
• Sound business acumen and project management capabilities.
• Proficient in audit tools and reporting platforms; familiarity with data analytics in audit is an advantage.