Senior Manager – Audit & Assurance

Role Overview

You will step into a busy assurance practice as a senior team member, taking ownership of audit engagements from planning through to final sign-off. On any given day, you will coordinate fieldwork, review the work of junior staff, and act as the main point of contact for clients while they navigate complex financial reporting issues. Your ability to balance technical precision, deadline pressure, and client relationship building will directly influence the firm’s reputation with regulators and its broader business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and conclude audit assignments across a diverse client portfolio, ensuring each engagement is delivered on time and within budget.
• Supervise and mentor audit seniors and associates, allocating work effectively and providing constructive feedback to raise the quality of their output.
• Review financial statements and working papers for compliance with IFRS, statutory requirements, and the firm’s internal quality management framework.
• Identify complex technical accounting and auditing challenges, then develop practical solutions while keeping the audit team informed of emerging standards.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior client management, documenting all significant issues and supporting evidence clearly.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying opportunities, preparing proposal documents, and participating in client pitch meetings.
• Monitor regulatory updates from bodies such as ICPAK and the Financial Reporting Centre, and communicate how these changes affect ongoing and future audits.
• Drive a culture of professional scepticism, ensuring that all staff question unusual transactions and escalate concerns promptly.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a directly related discipline.
• Certified Public Accountant (Kenya) or an equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive experience in audit or assurance, with at least three years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Active membership in good standing with a recognised professional body, preferably ICPAK.
• Demonstrated command of the full audit lifecycle, from risk assessment and planning to completing files and issuing reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters to varied audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with common audit software and data analytics tools used in the profession.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop audit teams while managing multiple simultaneous engagements.