Assistant Manager
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Position: Assistant Manager
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Start date: ASAP

Do you have an interest in working with some of the main Oil & Gas operators in the world? Take this next step in your career to Baku where you will gain valuable experience within this industry.

I am currently working with a top 5 firm based in Baku, Azerbaijan. Due to growth within this company they are now looking to recruit an Audit Senior to join their team of professionals.

AUDIT ASSISTANT MANAGER (Junior Manager)

My client, with their office located in Azerbaijan is looking for experienced accounting professionals to fill position of Assistant Manager who will form part of audit team to provide a high quality audit & assurance services to the firm’s clients.

Requirements:
  • ACCA/ACA/CA/CPA or internationally recognised equivalent
  • Bachelor degree in economy, law or social science
  • Industry knowledge and experience (financial services and mining/energy is preferred)
  • Ability to prepare a full set of high quality IFRS financial statements
  • Proven audit planning skills (including risk assessment)
  • Proven experience of systems/controls testing and development of audit procedures
  • People supervision and project management experiences
  • Fluent English, both written and oral - Russian is an advantage
  • Candidate should be open minded and self-motivated individuals
  • Demonstrating strong technical knowledge, project management and client care skills
  • Have 5 years of professional experience with TOP 5 accounting firms
  • Be able to design and modify audit programs and procedures to assist with development of audit methodology
  • Produce an efficient staff-planning and prepare complete audit work product, including preparation of financial statements, within a given time frames
  • Additionally, a candidate should have strong communication skills and be able to contribute to the team in achieving mutual objectives
Responsibilities:
  • Act as a major point of contact within the firm for the client together with the Partner. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided and maintaining regular contact with clients;
  • Plan and schedule audit programs and ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required;
  • Perform formal risk assessment and design audit procedures;
  • Ensure that the firm’s risk management and quality control procedures are applied to at all times;
  • Perform formal risk assessment and design audit procedures;
  • Produce work for your partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified;
  • Be responsible for meeting deadlines and make sure that complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales;
  • Identify and understand client needs, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree client needs and potential solutions with your partner.
  • Plan, orginise, supervise and review the work of audit team on a client’s premises and in the office;
  • Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements;
  • Produce and an accurate and tidy working papers and make sure of a proper filing of audit files and documents;
  • Work as part of management team with other Audit Managers within the business group (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains);
  • Develop and motivate junior audit staff and ensure that job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines;
Team Size:
10 members of staff in total looking to grow substantially over the coming months and years

Location:
Fun Facts
A nation of tea drinkers
Tea is the most popular drink in Azerbaijan. Traditionally served in a pear shaped glass, the drink is often consumed through lumps of sugar or jam, held in the mouth.

Rich in oil
The Nobel family of Norway, who created the much lauded Nobel prizes, acquired much of its wealth from Azerbaijan's oil industry in the 19th century.

The Burning Mountain
The Burning Mountain is a rare natural wonder in the Absheron peninsula. It burns all year round due to natural gas escaping from the ground.

Checkmate!
Garry Kasparov, a former world chess champion, was born in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, and attended chess school there. Also hailing from Azerbaijan is the youngest International Grand Master ever; 14-year-old Teymur Rajabov

How to apply:
Send an updated version of your CV via email to gemma.fleeting at changeinternational.net

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