Audit Manager at Reeds Africa Consult

Reeds Africa consult (RAC) offers a broad scale of Human resource services designed to provide professional supports for the growing needs of today’s corporate organizations. Our services includes the entire employee life cycle in an organization from the point of recruitment, training and development, policy development, compliance audits, provision of H...

 

Audit Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience6 - 8 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

We are seeking to hire an Audit Manager responsible to lead the audit team, plan, oversee, and manage audit activities to ensure that the firm financial, operational, and compliance controls are effective, efficient, and aligned with regulations and internal policies.

Job Description

Audit Planning & Execution

  • Lead and manage multiple audit engagements from planning to completion with the team.
  • Develop audit strategies, materiality thresholds, and risk-based audit plans.
  • Ensure compliance with ISAs, IFRS, Companies Act (Kenya), and internal regulations.
  • Review audit working papers, financial statements, and audit reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality audit reports to clients as per the firm standards.

Team Leadership & Staff Development

  • Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Assistant Audit Managers, Audit seniors and associates.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, training sessions, and coaching for audit staff.
  • Ensure effective allocation of resources based on team capabilities and workload.

Client Relationship Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for key audit clients.
  • Attend client meetings, understand business operations, and resolve audit issues promptly.
  • Provide value-added insights and recommendations to improve clients’ internal controls and financial reporting. 

Quality Assurance & Risk Management

  • Ensure adherence to the firm’s quality control standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee engagement documentation and ensure adequate evidence is collected.
  • Perform engagement quality control reviews where required.
  • Identify and mitigate audit risks, escalating issues to Partners when necessary. 

 Technical Expertise & Compliance

  • Keep abreast of updates to IFRS, tax laws, ISAs, and regulatory changes.
  • Guide the audit team on complex accounting and audit matters.
  • Contribute to the development of technical manuals, templates, and training materials. 

Business Development & Revenue Generation

  • Participate in proposal development, bidding processes, and client presentations.
  • Identify opportunities for cross-selling and referral firm services from the clients.
  • Participate in networking activities, seminars, and industry events to promote the firm’s services.
  • Achieve the periodic revenue targets assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA (K) qualification – Fully qualified and ICPAK registered.
  • Minimum 6–8 years’ experience in audit, with at least 2–3 years at a managerial level.
  • Strong knowledge of ISA, IFRS, and Kenyan regulatory frameworks.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Reeds Africa Consult on xorahr.com to apply

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