Audit Senior Manager and Audit Manager
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Employment Type: Full
Time
Job Reference: ASM-01-15
1. The Company: We are a fast growing, high quality, professional audit & advisory firm, located in Kisumu, Kenya.
1. The Company: We are a fast growing, high quality, professional audit & advisory firm, located in Kisumu, Kenya.
We are meritocratic firm,
committed to train our staff and encourage sharing of knowledge among Staff
& Partners.
2. Job Description
2. Job Description
The role reports to the
Partners / Directors and supervises Audit Seniors / Consultants on various
assignments at any one time.
The applicant should be ready
to lead assignments and will take a lead role in the firm’s business
development initiatives.
The role will provide
excellent career progression for the right person.
3. Responsibilities
3. 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
4. Requirements
- Qualified
accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA) with at least 4 years audit experience with a
reputable audit firm, of which 2 years are in managerial capacity
- 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
5. How to apply
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 three professional referees.
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 three professional referees.
Applications that do not contain current salary will not be considered.