Audit Senior
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on experience
The Company
We are a fast growing, high quality, professional audit & advisory firm, located in Kisumu, Kenya.
In line with our rapid expansion, we are looking for candidates who are committed
and responsible to join us in our audit team. We are meritocratic firm,
committed to train our staff and encourage sharing of knowledge among Staff
& Partners.Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on experience
The Company
We are a fast growing, high quality, professional audit & advisory firm, located in Kisumu, Kenya.
Job Description
The role reports to the Partners/Directors.
The applicant should be ready to lead assignments and will take a role in the firm’s business development initiatives. The role will provide excellent career progression for the right person.
Responsibilities
Team Leading
- Planning,
leading, managing and supervising execution of external audit and other
accounting / advisory engagements
- Assisting
with the setting of budgets, pricing and deadlines and ensuring that audit
and other assignments are completed within these limits
- Reviewing
audit / accounting / advisory work and finally signing-off on delivery
reports
Communication
- Regular
meetings with clients to obtain updates on their business, discussing
issues and presenting audit findings
- Interacting
directly with Partners on matters related to client and engagement
management
Staff Supervision
- Setting
objectives (goal-setting) with the audit team, providing support and
coaching for more junior staff, and giving them constructive feedback on
their performance
- Training,
coaching and developing Staff and Senior accountants for advancement
Quality Control
- Ensuring
quality audit work and client service
Client Relationship
- Communicating
with clients as well as the internal accounting and audit departments of
clients to ensure delivery of exceptional client service
- Establishing
client relationships, anticipating client needs, responding their queries,
being alert to both commercial concerns and technical accuracy
Portfolio Management
- Ensuring
the set project recovery levels are met, audit fees are billed and
collected on time
Business Development
- Assist
with strengthening existing client relationships and developing new
business opportunities by participating in sales meetings and working on
proposals
Requirements
- Qualified
accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA) with at least 2 years audit experience with a
reputable audit firm
- Strong
business awareness and an ability to identify audit issues arising from
transactions
- Strong
leadership and business development skills and integrity within a
professional environment
- Technically
good knowledge of modern auditing methodologies, ISAs and IFRSs
- Good
working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws
- Excellent
supervision, communication and ICT skills (especially knowledge of VT,
Quickbooks)
- An
additional qualification in ICT will be advantageous
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills in English
- Team
player, with the ability to multi-task, be flexible and work under
pressure
- Socially
confident with good diplomacy and organisation skills
- Self
starter with good analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem
solving
- Dedicated
and hard-working
Send your application to: recruitksm@gmail.com
Your application should include a cover letter indicating your desire to work with us, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of two professional referees
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