Analytical skills
Audit Managers must be able to identify issues in documentation and suggest solutions.
Audit Managers
Descriptions & Duties
- Audit Managers review and evaluate clients' internal control systems and various items in financial statements. Audit Managers monitor audit programmes and the work performed by audit teams. They draft audit reports and management letters. Audit Managers render assistance to partners on training, overall evaluation and counselling of staff members, allocate and co-ordinate assignments among audit teams.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Detail oriented
Audit Managers must pay attention to details when examining documentation.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A recognised bachelor's degree in accountancy
Professional qualification
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA) recognised by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or equivalent
Experience
- usually over 8 years of relevant supervisory experience is required
Other specific requirements
- with multinational corporation experience is an advantage
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$60,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$80,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$110,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$130,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 29-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 2
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 3
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Work Environment
- Audit Managers work primarily in offices and work regular office hours. They work closely with top executives and may work additional hours to meet deadlines at the end of the fiscal year, during tax time or yearly accounting audits.
