Senior Auditor
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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.