Job Summary

About the Role

The Audit Manager will be responsible for overseeing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance with auditing standards, and effective supervision of audit teams. You will also play a key role in client management and supporting continuous improvement in audit quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead audit engagements from planning to completion
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  Identify and assess key audit risks and ensure appropriate audit procedures are performed
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  Review audit working papers, financial statements, and supporting documentation
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  Supervise, mentor, and develop junior audit staff
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  Manage timelines and ensure timely completion of audit files
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  Liaise with clients, finance teams, and senior stakeholders
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  Prepare and review management letters, audit findings, and completion reports
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  Ensure compliance with applicable auditing, accounting, and regulatory standards
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  Contribute to improvements in audit methodologies, tools, and internal quality controls

Requirements

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  Minimum 5 years’ audit experience within an audit or professional services firm
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  Experience in a top 10 or reputable audit practice in Kenya or equivalent
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  Strong experience managing audit assignments and reviewing audit files
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  Solid understanding of audit planning, risk assessment, and completion processes
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  Experience preparing or reviewing statutory financial statements
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  Strong knowledge of auditing and accounting standards

Qualifications

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  CPA (Kenya), ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA or equivalent qualification
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  Candidates close to qualification will also be considered.

Desirable

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  Experience with Kenyan statutory audits and KRA compliance
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  Knowledge of the Companies Act (Kenya) and local reporting requirements
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  Experience with audit software or paperless audit systems
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  Exposure to SMEs, group audits, or international clients
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  Familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Zoho Books

What We Offer

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  Professional development and career growth opportunities
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  Study support (exam leave, training, and exam fee contributions subject to agreement)
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  Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and audit engagements

Ideal Candidate

A confident, organized, and detail-oriented audit professional with strong leadership skills, excellent client communication abilities, and the capability to manage multiple audit assignments while maintaining high standards of quality.