Assistant Audit Manager Full Time NEW

Company Description

RSM Lebanon, established in 1965, is one of the leading firms specializing in tax, audit, and legal advisory services in Lebanon. As a member of RSM International, the 7th largest global network of audit, tax, and consulting firms, RSM Lebanon benefits from access to extensive resources and expertise from over 100 countries. The firm emphasizes a client-first approach, tailoring services to the unique needs and challenges of each business. Backed by over fifty years of experience, RSM Lebanon’s team of experts provides comprehensive solutions in accounting, audit, risk management, wealth management, outsourcing, and tax and legal advisory.

Role Description

The Assistant Manager is a key leadership role within the Audit & Assurance practice of RSM Lebanon, responsible for managing engagements in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), IFRS/IAS, and RSM Global Quality Management standards (ISQM 1). The role involves overseeing audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables, regulatory compliance, and effective use of CaseWare audit software in line with RSM audit methodologies.

The Assistant Manager plays a critical role in supervising teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and supporting the firm’s commitment to audit quality, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making skills, with the ability to supervise, mentor, and develop audit and advisory teams while ensuring high standards of quality and accountability.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial accounting and auditing, with solid practical knowledge of IFRS/IAS and International Standards on Auditing (ISA), including their application across diverse industries and engagement types.
• Strong understanding of Lebanese tax regulations and compliance requirements, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, NSSF, and related statutory filings, as well as awareness of applicable regulatory expectations (e.g. MoF, BDL, CMA, donors where relevant).
• Proficiency in the use of audit and financial software tools, particularly CaseWare (or equivalent audit platforms), for audit program implementation, risk assessment, documentation, and completion, along with strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities, enabling effective assessment of business performance, identification of risks, and formulation of practical recommendations to improve efficiency, compliance, and financial reporting quality.
• Proven experience in client relationship management, with the ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly, deliver client-focused solutions, and maintain long-term professional relationships.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in a similar role within the audit, tax, or consulting industry, preferably within a professional services firm or international network environment.
• Strong understanding of local and international financial and regulatory frameworks, including Lebanese statutory requirements and international best practices, with the ability to apply them in a practical, risk-based manner.
• Experience in applying ISQM 1, audit quality management, and internal control frameworks
• Ability to identify, assess, and document audit risks, key judgments, and significant matters

In Summary, successful candidates should have the following Qualifications and Competencies:

• Technical (IFRS, ISA, Tax)
• Audit Quality & ISQM
• Software & Technology (CaseWare)
• Leadership & Team Management
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Governance & Controls
• Regulatory / Donor Compliance
• Engagement & Commercial Management
• Ethics & Independence
• Continuous Improvement & Network Collaboration