Audit Manager

Why BDO Malta At BDO Malta, you’ll join a firm where people are trusted with responsibility, encouraged to think critically, and supported as they grow. As part of the global BDO network, we combine international standards with a locally grounded, client-focused approach, giving you close client interaction, meaningful exposure, and the opportunity to see the real impact of your work. We are a growing firm in a dynamic business environment, investing in our people and creating opportunities for those who want to develop, contribute, and progress. Our Culture Our culture is defined by integrity, accountability, and mutual respect. We trust our people to take ownership, contribute ideas, and collaborate across teams and service lines. We support continuous learning and development while maintaining high professional standards. As the firm grows, we remain focused on creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and motivated to do their best work. Explore Life at BDO here What You'll Do Act as in-charge on audits, overseeing junior staff to ensure work is performed in line with the BDO Audit Methodology and firm quality standards. Plan and coordinate engagements with management and the audit team, ensuring compliance with professional standards and appropriate risk assessment. Monitor engagement progress against plans, making adjustments where necessary. Maintain strong client relationships, act as the main day-to-day contact, and assess client satisfaction. Ensure high audit quality, setting a strong example and enforcing audit quality standards within the team. Review audit work and financial statements, including those of smaller entities within a group. Proactively manage billing, collections, and professional liability considerations. Effectively use audit technology tools and firm-standard software to enhance engagement delivery. Prepare high-quality client correspondence and communicate clearly within the audit team. Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented working environment. Manage, motivate, coach, appraise, and identify training needs of staff. Delegate effectively, monitor progress, and obtain ongoing feedback from both team members and clients. Demonstrate strong project and time management skills across multiple engagements. Develop an understanding of client industries and identify value-added recommendations. Escalate ethical, independence, and conflict-of-interest matters to the Engagement Partner as required. Understand the Firm’s service lines and contribute to identifying opportunities to apply firm expertise. Take ownership of team output and perform any other duties within the scope of the role and skill set. What We're Looking For Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Fully qualified member of a recognised professional accounting body such as ACCA, ACA/CA, CPA, or equivalent. Holding, or being eligible to obtain, a Maltese Auditor’s Warrant / Practising Certificate is considered a strong asset. 4-5 years’ experience in an external audit environment, with progressive responsibility. Proven experience managing audit engagements from planning through to completion and reporting. Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of audit teams. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound professional judgement. Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet strict deadlines. Strong interpersonal and client-relationship management skills. Fluency in English is essential. About us BDO Malta provides audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of local and international clients. We help organisations navigate complexity, regulatory change, and growth with practical, high-quality solutions grounded in technical expertise and sound professional judgement. We focus on building lasting client relationships and delivering work that stands up to scrutiny. What We Offer We offer an environment where people can build long-term careers through meaningful work, responsibility, and development. You’ll gain exposure to diverse clients, collaborate across the wider BDO network, and develop through structured learning and on-the-job experience. Progression is based on performance and contribution, supported by open communication and feedback. Above all, we provide a workplace where people are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow, professionally and personally, as part of a firm that is building for the future.