Senior Manager, Quality & Risk
Job Description.
Main purpose of the job.
The successful candidate
will provide assistance in the Engagement Quality Control Reviews (EQCRs)
of audit engagements by spending focused time, with the right skills and
capabilities to support effective EQCRs and provide coaching to engagement
teams to improve audit files to the desired quality.
What you will do.
- Perform Engagement Quality
Control Review (EQCR) of audit and assurance engagements;
- Provide support in implementing
and monitoring activities related to system of quality control;
- Implement the strategy within
area of responsibility by conforming to plans set by leadership in all
projects and engagements;
- Facilitate required training
sessions as per the training plan and prepare presentations;
- Ensure effective team delivery in
projects and workflow;
- Review and respond to
consultations related to audits and IFRSs; and
- Provide coaching to audit teams
that is constructive, insightful, focused on strengths & development
areas and empower the teams to take this knowledge forward.
Qualifications.
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a
recognized university. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
- A recognized accounting
qualification (CPA/ACCA).
- At least 8 years’ professional
auditing experience with a minimum of 3 years’ management experience
in an internationally recognised audit firm, able to demonstrate
leadership experience, risk management and risk intelligence.
- Thorough knowledge of
International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on
Auditing.
Behavioural competencies.
- Have exceptional communication
skills, both written and verbal.
- Possess effective interpersonal
and relationship building skills.
- Strong client delivery focus.
- Highly adaptable, managing change
and ambiguity with ease.
- Sound problem solving ability.
- Be conflict tolerant.
- Be assertive.
Technical Competencies.
- Expert in field with excellent
industry and business knowledge.
- Knowledge of accounting, auditing
and regulatory professional standards.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Ability to interpret, communicate
and implement strategy.
- Demonstrated execution of complex
projects within timeframes and cost.
- Experienced in development and
delivery of professional presentations.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Critical thinking and risk
awareness.
- Research focused.
- Focus on quality and risk.
How to Apply
