Assurance Manager- Private at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Description & Summary

• At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 151 countries with over 364,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Consulting and Risk Services, Tax and Legal Services and Deals.
• PwC is one of Kenya's leading professional services firms focused on providing audit and assurance, advisory and tax services. Our primary strategic goal is to create value for our clients and deliver a competitive advantage to their operations. Quality is at the heart of everything we do. Combining passionate people with leading technology, we work together to build trust in society.
• The Assurance Line of service wishes to recruit audit managers. Candidates with previous experience gained within the PwC network are highly encouraged to apply. Our clients cover all industries including financial services, infrastructure, consumer & industrial products, and infrastructure.
• You will work alongside members of the engagement team in the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of client financial information.
• Our audit is built on a foundation of employing and developing the best people, designing a smart approach and using the most cutting-edge technology. This together with our step-by-step audit process, results in an audit that is robust, insightful and relevant.
• We focus on two interconnected needs that organisations face in the coming years: building trust across a wide range of areas that are important to stakeholders, and delivering sustained outcomes in an environment where the risk of disruption is more intense than ever before. This is embedded in our strategy, the New Equation.

Job purpose:

• To provide audit and assurance services across a range of clients.

Key responsibilities

• Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality audit work from planning to completion of an audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards;
• Building meaningful client relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the audit;
• Building relationships across teams and specialist areas within PwC to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate;
• Leading the audit of complex or judgemental areas, which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions;
• Managing the financial and resource aspects of audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout;
• Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit;
• Supporting your team’s technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support; and
• Putting your team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Commerce/ Business administration or related discipline.
• Should possess an accounting qualification e.g. CA/ACCA/CPA
• At least 5-8 years’ experience, preferably within the PwC network with at least 1 year as an engagement manager.
• Experience of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and international standards on auditing (ISAs)
• Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit process from planning to completion;
• Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation;
• Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally;
• Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles; 
• Experience in serving large private clients in a variety of industries in an audit.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership skills.
• Confident, articulate and clear communication skills.
• Strong numerical and advanced analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage clients well.
• A track record of being ethical, of good moral standing and maintaining integrity.
• Ability to work effectively with teams and senior managers/ directors both internally and externally.
• A track record of delivering engagements on time.
• Sound problem solving, decision making and judgement skills.
• Open and approachable management style.
• Able to inspire and lead others to achieve challenging results.
• Business acumen and commercial skills.