Audit Manager- Public Sector at Corporate Staffing

Duties and Responsibilities:

Markets:  

• Actively be involved in the preparation and presentation of proposals for new markets.
• Organizes events to keep clients updated on sector developments.
• Generates innovative solutions to address the clients’ needs. 
• Liaises with other departments heads and partners to maximize market opportunities  

Clients:  

• Managing and tracking key client portfolio and work streams
• Assists the audit partner and director in establishing audit objectives and overall scope.
• Ensures key matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage are properly assessed and dealt with timely. 
• Monitor the work of audit team and professional experts. 
• Perform quality control reviews on audit work papers and audit files in a timely manner to ensure quality delivered.
• Determines that all audit deliverables reflect the work performed, meet required and audit standards 
• Finalizes draft reports to management.
• Acts as the key contact for client day-to-day queries.
• Follows through on any concerns regarding an audit assignment with the audit partner.
• Ensures assignment profitability is balances with risk mitigation.
• Adheres to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures, including being familiar with and consulting the audit manual and advising junior staff on application of procedures. 

 People:  

• Plans and co-ordinates all aspects of audit planning, including staffing requirements. 
• Efficient and effective management of audit teams on specific assignments. 
• Drives trainings to audit teams to enhance quality of deliverables. 
• Manages, motivates and coaches team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal. 
• Ability to manage and monitor teams working physically or virtually. 

Operations: 

• Controls the audit in relation to timescales, budgets and risk management procedures. 
• Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service. 
• Accurately records time spent, documents reasons for overruns and agrees additional fees with the client. 
• Communicates workload with Director/Partner. 
• Ensures achievement of billing targets and collection of outstanding fees.
• Ensures compliance with Company’s policies and International Standards.  
• Handles client meetings along with the partner. 
• Reviews and approves budgets. 
• Prepares monthly reports and attend the monthly meeting with the partners. 
• Assist and perform any other duties and responsibilities bestowed upon by Director/Partner. 

 Qualifications and Skills Set.

• Post graduate degree in finance related or field from recognized university.  
• A bachelor’s degree in finance or related field from recognized university.
• Member of ICPAK in good standing.   
• Over 8 years of experience in audit and assurance services in a recognized audit firm.
• Over 5 years of experience in audit and assurance services in government, donor funded projects and NGOs. Candidates must demonstrate experience in managing audits for government, donor funded projects and NGOs of varied complexity and scope.
• Over 3 years’ experience as an audit manager in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 audit firm. 
• A recognized accounting professional qualification such CPA or ACCA or equivalent. 
• Thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing. 
• Experience and evidence of business development. 
• Demonstrated focus on quality and strong awareness and management of risk.
• Ability to manage, motivate and lead capacity of work effectively within a team.
• Excellent ICT, interpersonal, supervisory and communication skills.

Competitive advantage requirements:

• Experience in financial analysis and data analytics.
• Demonstrated experience in working in hardship zones and countries. 
• High degree of self-motivation and strong career aspiration.
• Strong leadership skills.