ASSISTANT AUDIT MANAGER (SME Audit) - Small CPA Firm (HKU MTR / 5 days work)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

• A long‑established Hong Kong CPA firm with a strong focus on SME and owner‑managed businesses across trading, services, retail and light manufacturing sectors. 

• The firm provides audit, assurance and related compliance services, helping clients with clean financial statements, regulatory filings and practical business advice.

• As an Authorized Employer of the HKICPA, the firm is committed to developing talent through structured training, exam support and hands‑on exposure to a broad portfolio of engagements. 

• With a lean, people‑first team, the culture is supportive, collaborative and focused on work‑life balance, with no travel trips required.

ROLE MISSION

• To support the business owner in delivering high‑quality audit engagements for SME clients, while leading and developing junior audit staff and contributing to the firm’s growth and service excellence.

ROLE SUMMARY

• Function: Audit & Assurance

• Reports to: Business Owner / Managing Partner

• Team: Small audit team with juniors and semi‑seniors

• Location: Hong Kong (office‑based, no travel trips)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Handle audit assignments independently, from planning and fieldwork to finalization and reporting for SME clients.

• Prepare tax computations and schedules to support tax compliance and filings.

• Lead and supervise junior audit members; allocate tasks, review working papers and ensure compliance with HKSA, HKFRS.

• Serve as a key contact for clients: obtain information, resolve queries, explain audit findings and support timely completion of engagements.

• Identify and escalate key audit risks, accounting issues and compliance matters to the business owner.

• Support the business owner to lead and train junior audit staff through coaching, feedback and on‑the‑job development.

• Support process improvements, template enhancements and knowledge sharing within the audit team.

• Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture and help develop junior staff.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Degree holder in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; pursuing or intending to pursue HKICPA qualification is a plus but not required.

• 4–6 years’ post‑qualification audit experience, ideally from a small to mid‑size firm with substantial SME audit exposure.

• Solid technical foundation in HKFRS, HKSA and Hong Kong company compliance requirements.

• Proven ability to handle audit engagements independently and manage multiple assignments with tight deadlines.

• Experience in tax computation and tax compliance work for SME clients is highly desirable.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable dealing directly with SME business owners and finance teams.

• Self‑motivated, practical and comfortable in a lean, hands‑on environment.

TERMS & BENEFITS

• 5‑day work week with a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.

• 14 days’ annual leave, plus exam leave for HKICPA qualifications (if applicable).

• Supportive, people‑first culture.

• No travel trips required..

TO APPLY for this job or similar jobs :

Please email your CV with salary expected to [email protected]

JPC Recruiting Services was established in 1990 and is a Hong Kong–based recruitment firm providing general recruitment and executive search services.
JPC Recruiting Services 於 1990 年成立，是一家總部設於香港的專業招聘公司，提供招聘及獵頭服務。

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