Manager Audit

Key Result Areas

Growth & Profitability 

• Generate new business opportunities by identifying and promoting firm services that add value to clients.
• Proactively seek opportunities to grow the firm's client base and enhance revenue.
• Manage billing processes for completed engagements and oversee the timely recovery of outstanding audit fees.
• Monitor and address issues related to billing and collections to improve financial efficiency.

Leadership / Employee Excellence & Company Relationships

• Lead audit teams, ensuring timely and high-quality work delivery.
• Establish key audit objectives, review audit programs, and guide teams in obtaining appropriate audit evidence.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements, and management letters in line with firm and regulatory standards.
• Conduct performance assessments, provide constructive feedback, and mentor staff for professional growth.
• Identify training needs and recommend or provide suitable development opportunities.
• Promote teamwork, empower staff, and ensure performance objectives align with firm standards.
• Actively participate in recruitment, training, and other strategic initiatives.

Market Focus / Client Centricity

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Conduct annual client reassessments and provide strategic insights to enhance service delivery.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of clients, ensuring engagement quality and regulatory compliance.
• Identify early warning signals related to client issues and provide proactive solutions.
• Draft and present key engagement documents to clients while ensuring professional communication.
• Identify business growth opportunities through client relationships and referrals.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee multiple audits concurrently, ensuring they are completed within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Ensure effective audit planning, execution, and closure, adhering to best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit procedures and engagement economics.
• Utilize technology to enhance efficiency, knowledge-sharing, and audit quality.
• Ensure compliance with firm risk management policies and regulatory requirements.
• Draft engagement reports and communicate audit findings to management and governance bodies.
• Apply knowledge of audit, accounting, and financial reporting standards to ensure regulatory compliance.

Quality, Risk, and Compliance:

• Maintain a high level of audit quality by ensuring compliance with the firm’s audit methodology and industry regulations.
• Identify and escalate ethical, independence, and conflict-of-interest issues as required.
• Ensure engagement teams adhere to risk management and professional standards.
• Identify and report key audit issues in management letters and client communications.
• Ensure the completion of sign-off and checklist procedures in line with regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and evolving audit standards to maintain compliance and service excellence.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5-8 years of work experience in audit
• Relevant professional level membership such as CPA /ACCA
• 4+ years of experience leading and managing teams
• Experience with internal controls review 
• Managing client relationships 
• Performing financial statement audits.
• Proficiency in English and French is essential. Kirundi language skills are desirable.

Specific skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proficiency in auditing software and tools 
• Understanding of Burundian accounting standards and regulations 

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and Reviewed through BrighterMonday Portal by Clicking on the 'Apply Here' section