Job description:

• Audit Manager – Baku Office
• Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
• Grade: Manager
• Reference: AA1818
• Employment Type: Full-time

Join a global leader in audit and advisory services:

BDO is one of the world’s five largest professional services networks, and our success is powered by our people. At BDO Azerbaijan, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We invest in your growth and development, empowering you to thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We are an audit firm that values work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring compliance with BDO methodology and international auditing standards (IFRS, ISA). 
• Oversee engagement budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to deliver high-quality audits on schedule. 
• Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, and risk environments to provide tailored audit solutions. 
• Perform complex risk assessments and review substantive audit procedures, resolving technical accounting and reporting issues. 
• Review and approve financial statements prepared under IFRS and national regulations. 
• Supervise, coach, and mentor audit teams, fostering professional growth and maintaining high performance standards. 
• Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and delivering value-added insights. 
• Collaborate with Partners and Directors across BDO’s global network to ensure consistent quality and innovation. 

Additional Duties:

• Represent BDO professionally at all times through punctuality, conduct, and appearance.
• Maintain accurate records of time and project progress.
• Meet deadlines and deliverables in line with engagement expectations.
• Ensure accurate documentation of audit work and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the audit function.

Why BDO?

• Exposure to international best practices and global mobility opportunities. 
• Professional development programs and leadership training. 
• A supportive and inclusive work culture focused on integrity, collaboration, and excellence. 

To apply:

Please send your updated resume to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button, mentioning AA1818 in the subject line of your email.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field. 
• ACCA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) or advanced progress toward full qualification required. 
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in external audit, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role. 
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and good understading of Azerbaijani taxation. 
• Proven ability to manage complex audits for clients across diverse sectors, including listed and international companies. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. 
• Fluency in Azerbaijani; advanced English required; Russian is an asset.