Vacancies: Audit Senior Manager,Audit Manager
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Employment Type:Full Time
Job Reference:ASM-01-15
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. 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.
Responsibilities
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 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
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.