Deloitte Senior Manager – Audit Jobs in Kenya

Deloitte Senior Manager – Audit Jobs in Kenya

Company Description

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services.

Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies.

Deloitte is dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients.

We take pride in our reputation for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise.

Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded individuals to achieve collective success.

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across three (3) countries in the region: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment.

You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Kenya and within the East Africa market.

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 a dynamic individual to join our Audit - Corporate team as Senior Manager.

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

Main Purpose of the Job

The holder of this position will ensure that audit assignments are carried out to the highest standards in order to provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters; and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.

What You Will Do

Implement the strategy within own area of responsibility as set by the Firms leadership in all projects and engagements;

Support the Partner on delivery of designated engagements and managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables;

Manage engagement budgets through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management.

Leverage a deep understanding of audit and risk services and stakeholder needs to deliver high quality engagements and build long-term relationships;

Drive own client portfolio and profitable book of business;

Perform risk assessment procedures and assessments of risk of material misstatement;

Prepare proposals/tenders and make presentations;

Generate innovative solutions on projects/engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance/renew service offerings to clients; and

Provide coaching to audit teams that is constructive, insightful, focused on strengths & development areas and empowers the team to take this knowledge forward.

Qualifications

A Bachelors Degree from a recognized university.

A recognized accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/ Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent.

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

At least ten (10) years relevant post-qualification experience in a client-facing role, of which 5 should be in a management role.

Additional Information

Key Performance Areas

Strategic Impact - Supports the Partner on delivery of designated engagement/project, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables.

Budgets / Profitability - Manages engagement budget through accurate

budgeting, cost control and profitability management.

Stakeholder Focus - Leverages a deep understanding of audit and risk advisory services and stakeholder needs to deliver high quality engagements.

Tools, guidance and methodology - Delivers high-quality audits via a number of enablers.

Project plans - Develops and manages project plans as a critical component to executing high quality audits.

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.

Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.

Sound problem solving ability.

Technical Competencies

Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.

Demonstrated leadership skills.

Proven ability to manage and execute projects.

Experience in developing and presenting client proposals.

Excellent report writing skills.

Sound business acumen.

Negotiation skills.

Focus on quality and risk.

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 - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.

Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.

Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.

Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction.

Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.

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 differences, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.

Our Purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters.

Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work.

We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change.

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How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, please apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal

Your details will be treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party.

For more information and job application details, see: Deloitte Senior Manager – Audit Jobs in Kenya

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