Works closely with the Partners in ensuring that Firm resources are used or applied
properly ensuring acceptable level of staff utilisation
Assist the Partners in the preparation of the department’s annual revenue budgets and in
the formulation of strategies to meet said revenue budget
Assist the Partner in drawing up the Department’s calendar to ensure the even distribution
of work and staff assignments throughout the year
Initiates and supervises the preparation of Engagement Proposals and Engagement Letters
Assists the Partners in the Engagement Acceptance process or Engagement re-acceptance
process
Initiates Engagement planning activities and ensures that planning activities are executed
on a timely manner and in accordance with the Auditing Standards and Firm policies
Takes responsibility and reviews over tailoring of work programs
Takes responsibility over the selection of Engagement Team members and Engagement
forecast and time lines
Liaises with Client’s Management for smooth flow of audit work and ensures that good
working relationship is maintained at all times
Initiates and assists the Engagement Partner in performing risk assessments, establishing
the audit objectives and setting the overall scope
Ensures proper execution of Engagement plans by conducting timely review of work
completed by Audit Engagement Team members, and discussing issues with appropriate
Client personnel in a timely manner. In most cases, reviews should be conducted in the
field
Brings appropriate matters to the Engagement Partner’s attention, including actions taken,
notable information, and matters for the Engagement Partner’s decision
Informs the Engagement Partner promptly (during the audit and throughout the year) of
Client developments and auditing or accounting problems requiring the Engagement
Partner’s action
Monitors actual time charges against approved budget and initiates appropriate action to
resolve any potential or actual problems
Reviews drafts of Financial Statements and Audit reports for financial audits, and reports
on findings and recommendations for other Engagement
Ensures that job evaluations forms are accomplished for all members of the Engagement
team and said evaluations are discussed with and acknowledge by the staff concerned and
signed copies submitted to HR.
As part of the Annual Performance Review process participates in higher-level group
deliberations on the overall performance evaluation of Staff Assistants and In-charge
Provides continuing mentoring to audit staff
Acts as Program Leader in various in-house training and workshops
Takes responsibility over timely billings and collection