Auditors 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

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 Job Description

Main Responsibilities of Job

The jobholder will be responsible for:

• Controlling the audit in relation to timescales, budgets and risk management procedures
• Managing the team’s work plan to ensure attainment of quality standards
• Analyzing commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service
• Understanding the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments. Is informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.
• Providing guidance/expertise and participate in the performance of audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.
• Generating new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions.
• Ensuring achievement of billing targets and collection of outstanding fees
• Ensuring compliance to Grant Thornton and International Standards in the entire voyager file
• Handling client relationship
• Timely feedback and response to clients
• Reviewing and approving budgets
• Preparing monthly reports
• Developing long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally
• Coaching the team and encouraging them to take ownership of their development

Qualifications:

• Masters/MBA in Strategic Management or Finance
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Registered member of ICPAK or ACCA
• Must be well versed with IFRS
• Six years of experience in a reputable audit firm with more than three years as an Audit Senior.
• Audit experience in insurance sector