Senior Auditor at Reeds Africa Consult

Job Purpose

• To plan, lead, and perform audit assignments, ensuring that audits are completed on time, comply with professional standards, and provide clients with high-quality assurance and advisory services.

Job description

• Plan and coordinate audit assignments from start to completion.
• Lead audit fieldwork and supervise audit assistants and junior auditors.
• Review accounting records, financial statements, and supporting documents.
• Identify financial risks, internal control weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare audit working papers and ensure they meet professional standards.
• Draft audit reports and management letters with clear findings and recommendations.
• Discuss audit findings with clients and provide practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards, accounting standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor audit budgets and timelines to ensure assignments are completed efficiently.
• Mentor, coach, and support junior audit staff.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
• Assist in business development by identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Audit Manager or Partner

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification (completed or at an advanced stage).
• Membership with ICPAK is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4–6 years' experience in external auditing, preferably in a public accounting or audit firm.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Good knowledge of IFRS and applicable tax laws.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team supervision skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit software.