Audit Manager at Cezam and Associates Limited (CEZAM)

Job Description

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

• Provide management with 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.
• Participates 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.
• Supervise senior and junior audit staff in the department
• 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

• University degree in finance or related field
• CPA(K), CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum of 3 year’s experience in a similar position
• 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