Deloitte Audit Senior Jobs in Kenya

Deloitte Audit Senior Jobs in Kenya


What Impact Will You Make?

At Deloitte we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues and our communities while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance.

From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best - because that’s how you make an impact.

About the Department

Deloitte’s Audit service offering utilizes a comprehensive methodology designed to bring our extensive professional and technical resources to audit engagements in an efficient, and cost-effective manner.

In our audit process, we combine a rigorous risk and needs analysis, diagnostic processes, and a client service assessment structured to provide our clients with a superior audit clearly focused on them.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals to join our Audit team as Audit Seniors.

This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

The incumbent will ensure that the audit fieldwork is conducted economically and per agreed client and Firm standards and also support Engagement Managers in delivery of services to/at client premises on delegated engagements.

What You Will Do

  • Support the Engagement Manager in delivery of engagement/project, in specific area of competency;

  • Proactively identify client needs and problem technical issues that arise and propose resolutions to address these;

  • Raise issues with the Manager as identified in area of focus that may affect the quality of delivery or timelines of the engagement;

  • Maintain quality and timeous delivery as per Service Level Agreements with clients;

  • Actively build business relationships that generate leads, identify opportunities for follow-on work and work with management to win the business;

  • Assist in development of client presentations/discussion documentation;

  • Develop productive working relationships with client staff;

  • Manage engagement risk in line with Deloitte policies;

  • Maintain clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status;

  • Share expertise and knowledge with team members and assist where possible to ensure quality and timeous delivery of work;

  • Maintain own development and knowledge in specialised area; and

  • Comply with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the Firm's quality control procedures.

    Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

  • A recognized accounting qualification such Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and/or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).

  • Thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Auditing Standards.

  • Proficient in Auditing software.

  • At least three (3) years’ professional audit
    working experience.

  • Experience with an internationally recognised auditing firm is an added advantage.

    Additional Information

    Key Performance Areas

  • Strategic Impact - Support the Engagement Manager in delivery of engagement / project, in specific area of competency.

  • Budgets / Profitability - Maintain quality and timeous
    delivery as per SLA.

  • Client Impact: Internal & External - Communicate regularly with both Engagement Manager and client to meet deliverable expectations in specific area of expertise.

    Behavioural Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;

  • Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;

  • Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others;

  • Strong client delivery focus;

  • Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with
    ease;

  • Sound problem-solving ability.

    Technical Competencies

  • Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge;

  • Knowledge of accounting, auditing and regulatory professional standards;

  • Demonstrated leadership skills;

  • Excellent report writing skills;

  • Good financial knowledge;

  • Sound business acumen;

  • Focus on quality and risk; and

  • Well-developed computer user skills.

    Your Role as a Leader

    At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels.

    We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

    Leadership Capabilities

  • Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.

  • Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.

  • Performance Drive - Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.

  • Strategic Direction - Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.

  • Talent Development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador.

    Why Deloitte?

    At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day.

    From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn.

    We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.

    Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders.

    We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.

    How to Apply

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