Audit Firm Audit Manager Job in Nairobi

Our client, a well-established audit firm in Nairobi, is seeking to fill the following position

Position: Audit Manager
Job Ref.: BMe242070

Sector: Accounting, Tax & Audit

Location: Nairobi

Work type: Fulltime

Job Description

The position reports to the audit partner and will have direct responsibility as follows:

• Provide management over a portfolio of clients and deliver high quality audit and assurance service, including preparing and reviewing audit plans and work.
• Achieve team and individual budgets and business plan/ performance objectives.
• Manages project financials, including budgets, WIPS, timely billing and collection.
• Maintain the highest technical and professional standard.
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and risks.
• Addresses situation before they come crises and develops solutions to avoid recurrence,
• Providing additional help and guidance to clients on a consultancy basis.
• Participants in the development of ways to meet client needs, contributes to business development.
• Identifying ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value.
• Monitor and control auditing staff.
• Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements
• Produce high quality reports for clients highlighting issues and providing potential solutions
• Takes a leadership role in professional, business or community organizations.
• Coach, train and develop auditing staff to upgrade their knowledge.
• Be seen as a role model for auditing professionals.
• Undertake wider office activities, as required.

Requirements

• CPA (K), CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Degree in Accounting or Finance will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 8years working in an audit firm
• Should have worked at managerial level or as audit senior
• Well rounded knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing
• Sound knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and regulations
• High level of integrity and professional competence
• Excellent English communication and report writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter including an up to date CV with 3 referees to quality2015jobs@gmail.com (Subject of the email should be POSITION APPLIED + JOB REF.)If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.

Please DO NOT apply if you do not meet the requirements of the position.
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