The Opportunity
We are looking for an Audit Manager who will be a
team leader responsible for the execution of risk based audits and to lead
audit teams during audits. Reporting to the Audit Partner, the Audit Manager
shall, in addition to audits, assist in business development, preparation and
delivery of training, and provide non-assurance services and support on
administrative matters for the audit team.
The ideal candidate should be eager to embrace the
RSM culture and embody our values in everything he/she does.
Qualifications
Qualified CPA (K), or ACCA and the relevant
professional membership.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
field (minimum Upper Second)
Background and Experience
At least five(5) to seven (7) years of auditing
experience with a minimum of one(1) year in a managerial position
Must have knowledge in the use of MS Office packages
Worked in a multi-cultural environment
Skills and Competencies
Ability to understand and document workflows and
business processes
Knowledge and effective application
of all relevant policies, processes, procedures,
and guidelines to achieve consistently, required compliance standards or
benchmarks
Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a
team player and a team leader
Interpersonal skills for effective communication of
audit results to functional heads and other stakeholders
Must have demonstrated ability to handle budgets,
resources, processes, projects, and relationships
Should have a thorough knowledge of the relevant
industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the
relevant sector
Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and
conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines
Should have effective people management and conflict
resolution skills as well as management and leadership skills
Must have high standards of integrity and ethical
practice
Should have strong analytical and be result-oriented
Responsibilities
Ensuring that all the jobs are included in the job
planning schedule and that either the team leaders or the field team leader has
contacted the client to agree on the audit timeframe and other logistics,
including organising for a kick-off meeting; reviewing the audit plan for
Partner approval; supervising the audit team and reviewing the work thereby
ensuring that the work carried out by the team is in accordance with the audit
plan, RSM Audit Methodology and Quality Assurance and Risk Containment Policies;
within the budgeted time; and ensuring that the key engagement issues are
identified and resolved on a timely basis
Checking for any conflict on RSM InTrust at the
proposal stage and before the firm accepts any engagements and ensuring RSM
InTrust is updated where required
Ensuring that the rapport with the client is
maintained and that the firm’s values are reflected in each engagement carried
out
Performing administrative tasks (client delivery,
billing and collection, productivity, staff mix, etc.) to ensure the audit
portfolio allocated is efficiently managed
Reviewing the job planning schedule, scheduling staff
to engagements and updating this on a weekly basis and ensuring that staff are
supervised and occupied
Maintaining the work-in-progress register for all
engagements and reviewing this on a weekly basis with the Partner
Training and developing the skills of staff in the
department, including preparing training material
Identify cross-selling opportunities for the firm’s
services and lead in its marketing initiatives
Carrying out administrative duties and any other
tasks as may be delegated from time to time
Outcomes
To be seen as a role model to the audit team
Delivering high-quality audit and assurance services
Manage audit efficiencies in line with internal
benchmarks for productivity, and engagement recoveries
Audit team compliance with Quality Assurance and Risk
Containment Policies
Understand client needs, their businesses, and key
risks, while meeting and exceeding expectations, adding value on each
engagement
Supervise the team, review working papers on a timely
basis, provide coaching, ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented and
ready for Partner review within agreed timelines
Identify engagement and tax issues and communicate
these, as they arise, to the Partner
Addressing challenges from staff and clients and
ensuring that these are resolved proactively
Communicating timely and developing a solid rapport
with the clients ensuring positive feedback is received on all engagements in
terms of delivery and value addition
How To Apply
