Audit Partner at Grant Thornton Kenya

Job Description

Main Responsibilities of Job

• The jobholder will be responsible for:
• Developing a strategy that aligns with wider business unit and firm's strategy.
• Delivering an increasingly profitable and sustainable business in line with budgets by ensuring processes are efficient and the business is properly geared
• Has overall responsibility for maintaining and growing the fee income and profitability of the business
• Reviewing files to ensure
• Ensures that the firm's reputation is protected from adverse commercial, regulatory or legal failure arising from activity in their business area
• Managing the balance of risk and reward in taking on new work and consults in accordance with firm guidelines
• Ensuring technical excellence and quality of delivery in accordance with firm guidelines
• Regularly reviewing client base for profitability and takes appropriate action
• Ensuring there are succession plans for key roles within their business area
• Uses the practice management tool effectively
• Controlling and managing overhead costs
• Developing business plans, leading and developing assurance personnel in their interactions with clients in the marketplace.
• Exercising the highest levels of leadership and mentorship.
• Attracting, developing and retaining talent.

Qualifications:

• Masters/MBA in Strategic Management or Finance
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Registered member of ICPAK or ACCA
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a reputable audit firm with more than five years in senior management role.
• Must be well versed with IFRS