We are seeking to recruit a highly ambitious candidate to fill in the following position;

SENIOR ASSOCIATE - AUDIT

Job Summary

The overall purpose of this job is to execute Audit and Assurance related tasks for the clients in accordance with the engagement terms.

Main Responsibilities of Job

• Control the audit in relation to timescales and risk management procedures
• Consistently achieve deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service
• Establish working relations with the client's accounting team
• Ensure adherence to the audit plan and oversee the work of associates
• Prepare an engagement budget
• Prepare and review audit work papers in accordance with the firm’s requirements
• Ensure compliance with Grant Thornton and International Standards in respect of responses to assessed risks
• Review completeness of financial statements and ensure compliance with IFRS
• Focus on analytical review to capture critical areas of the audit
• Prepare and review tax computations and relevant appendices for the allowances claimed
• Review post-audit journal entries to rectify the client’s financial statements
• Plan and conduct external audits of various entities including operational and financial audits and disclose all matters arising to the managers, partners, and management
• Prepare draft management letters for the managers
• Record entity level controls and recommend changes in controls
• Carry out fieldwork, guide and supervise the associates to ensure that audits are carried out in accordance with the plan;
• Prepare audit engagement files in line with set standards and submit to the manager for review;
• Complete pre-audit activities in the relevant systems/ software;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’or degree in Business related field Finance/ Accounting;
• CPA/ACCA Finalist
• Minimum of three years of experience+ post qualification experience in a reputable audit firm
• Experience in auditing financial institutions is an added advantage

Key skills:

• Ability to think on one’s feet
• Relationship management skills
• Supervisory skills
• People Management skills
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Interpersonal skills

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to  careers@ke.gt.com stating the subject heading “SENIOR ASSOCIATE - AUDIT ” clearly indicating their daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.