Audit Manager at Wells Accounting and Tax Services

Wells Accounting and Tax Services is specialized in accounting, tax advisory, bookkeeping, financial planning, and accounting and business consultancy services to help your businesses achieve it's goals and make your organization stand out.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit Manager

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Audit Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements for clients across various industries.
• The role includes supervising audit teams, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to business development.
• The Audit Manager ensures high-quality audit delivery while managing deadlines, risks, and resources efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution:

• Lead the planning of audit engagements, including defining scope, timelines, and resource needs.
• Develop audit programs and procedures based on audit objectives and risk assessment.
• Review working papers, financial statements, and audit findings for accuracy and compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure timely completion of audit assignments in line with the firm’s quality and professional standards.

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Supervise and mentor audit staff and senior auditors during fieldwork.
• Assign tasks, provide technical guidance, and review team output.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support staff capacity development.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the main point of contact for audit clients, providing timely updates and addressing issues proactively.
• Offer professional advice on accounting, tax compliance, and internal control matters identified during audits.
• Build strong, long-term relationships that support client retention and firm growth.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Ensure audit engagements comply with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Maintain strong internal controls over the audit process to mitigate risks.
• Review and approve audit documentation and reports before partner sign-off.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare high-quality audit reports, management letters, and recommendations for process improvements.
• Present audit findings to client management and advise on remediation strategies.

Business Development:

• Identify opportunities for additional services such as tax advisory, accounting support, or compliance reviews.
• Participate in proposal preparation and client pitches as required.

Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CPA.

Experience:

• 4 - 6+ years of progressive audit experience in a public accounting or audit firm.
• Proven experience managing multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
• Experience with tax compliance and accounting services is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, audit methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in audit software and accounting systems (e.g.,QuickBooks, Excel).

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2025.