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Audit Manager - Forensic Services at Baker Tilly Kenya

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  • Experience Required:8 Years
  • Total Positions:1
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Category: Auditing
  • Minimum Education: Masters
  • Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Posted on: November 3, 2023
  • Last Date: November 19, 2023

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:
Markets:
• Actively be involved in the preparation and presentation of proposals for new markets
• Organizes events to keep clients updated on sector developments
• Generates innovative solutions to address the clients’ needs
• Liaises with other departments heads and partners to maximize market opportunities
Clients:
• Managing and tracking key client portfolio and work streams
• Assists the audit partner and director in establishing audit objectives and overall scope
• Ensures key matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage are properly assessed and dealt with timely
• Monitor the work of audit team and professional experts
• Perform quality control reviews on audit work papers and audit files in a timely manner to ensure quality delivered
• Determines that all audit deliverables reflect the work performed, meet required and standards
• Finalizes draft reports to management
• Acts as the key contact for client day-to-day queries
• Follows through on any concerns regarding an audit assignment with the partner
• Ensures assignment profitability is balances with risk mitigation
• Adheres to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures, including being familiar with and consulting the audit manual and advising junior staff on application of procedures
People:
• Plans and co-ordinates all aspects of audit planning, including staffing requirements
• Efficient and effective management of audit teams on specific assignments
• Drives trainings to audit teams to enhance quality of deliverables
• Manages, motivates and coaches team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal
• Ability to manage/monitor teams working physically or virtually

Operations:
Operations, services, procedures and activities of a forensic laboratory
• Training in the principles of laboratory management and supervision
• Execute anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption transactional monitoring.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Advanced laboratory techniques, procedures and principles
• Experienced with methods and techniques of forensic evidence collection and evaluation
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal court proceedings, and proper safety procedures
• Operation of forensic instruments, equipment and tools
• Excellent knowledge of relevant codes, laws and regulations
• Hands-on experience with forensic tools, data analysis software, computers and various programs and data bases
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned.
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Recognize anomalies, formulate hypotheses and take appropriate action.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Prepare complex technical written and verbal reports.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Interpret a variety of technical instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to demonstrate strong presentation skills.
• Assist and perform any other duties and responsibilities bestowed upon by Director/Partner.

Mandatory requirements:
• Post graduate degree from recognized university.
• A bachelor’s degree from recognized university.
• Certifications in forensic audits such as Certified, Fraud Examiners
• Member of a recognized Institute of Forensic Auditors
• Over 8 years of experience in audit and assurance services in a recognized audit firm
• Over 5 years of experience in Forensic Audit services
• Over 3 years’ experience as Audit Manager, Forensic Service in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 audit firm.
• Experience and evidence of business development
• Demonstrated focus on quality and strong awareness and management of risk
• Ability to manage, motivate and lead capacity of work effectively within a team
• Excellent ICT, interpersonal, supervisory and communication skills

Competitive advantage requirements:
The following expertise is considered a distinct advantage:
• Demonstrated experience in working in hardship zones and countries
• Good written and verbal communication skills in foreign languages such as French, Portuguese, Arabic
• Experience in financial analysis and data analytics.
We will provide commensurate remuneration, opportunities to learn, job satisfaction and challenging game changing assignments.

Skills Required

Financial Analysis and Reporting
Communication Skills
Auditing
Analytical Skills

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