Posted:Sep 15
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
SKM Africa LLP (SKM) is a specialized professional services firm that offers Tax, Audit, Legal and Business Advisory services across East Africa. The firm comprises of experts with extensive experience and deep knowledge in Tax, Audit, Legal and Business Advisory, and technological solutions.
We are a mission-driven consulting firm creating positive change by delivering value for our clients, investing in our employees, and solving tough problems that benefit our local and global communities. We ground our approach in empathy, enabling our team members to better hear our customers’ challenges and work together to develop effective solutions.
Founded in 2010 we are committed to delivering high impact, high value, ad transformative results for our clients. We address our clients most pressing and complex issues by developing a deep understanding into their needs, customers, employees and partners to build solutions that are timely and relevant. As an organization we know what it takes to move organizations forward with measurable results.
Job Description
We are a dynamic and rapidly growing audit firm committed to delivering exceptional audit and assurance services to our clients. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audit Manager to support our audit function. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and drive our audit practice, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the audit department, overseeing all audit engagements and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and firm policies.
- Develop and implement audit strategies, plans, and procedures to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process.
- Supervise, mentor, and train audit staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Review and approve audit work papers, reports, and recommendations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.
- Identify areas of risk and provide insights and recommendations to clients for improving controls and processes.
- Maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for audit-related matters and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Stay updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices, and incorporate them into the audit process.
- Collaborate with other departments and senior management to support the firm’s strategic goals and initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent and must be an ICPAK member.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in audit, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- In-depth knowledge of audit principles, standards, and regulations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including presentation skills.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
