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With 11 partners and more than 130 team members, our firm dates back nearly 30 years. We have deep links with the Kenyan business community and in-depth knowledge of the market. We are particularly strong in our tax consultancy services. Many new entrants to the Kenyan and African emerging markets c… read morehoose us as their financial partners to give them a solid foundation in an exciting new area of business opportunity. We set ourselves high standards in delivering value to clients, in a timely manner. In our latest survey (January 2012), our clients said they appreciated our friendly and personalised attention to them and the prompt, professional and reliable advice and support they could count on from us. We look forward to helping you grow your business. You could say it’s our instinct. Global scale and agility As a $4.7bn global organisation of member firms with 40,000 people in over 130 countries, we have the scale to meet your changing needs, but with the insight and agility that helps you to stay one step ahead. Privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients come to us for our technical skills and industry capabilities but also for our different way of working. Our partners and teams invest the time to truly understand your business, giving real insight and a fresh perspective to keep you moving. Whether a business has domestic or international aspirations, Grant Thornton can help you to unlock your potential for growth. Global organisation Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. We help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Proactive teams, led by approachable partners in these firms, use insights, experience and instinct to solve complex issues for privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients. Over 32,000 Grant Thornton people, across 100 countries, are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work. Reason and instinct Business decisions are rarely black and white. Dynamic organisations know they need to apply both reason and instinct to decision-making. We are Grant Thornton and this is how we advise our clients every day. There will be times when clients need our rigour to test whether their instinct is the right one, and other times when we can bring insightful ideas and options to the table that may not have been considered. The real benefit for dynamic organisations is more meaningful and forward-looking advice that can help unlock their potential for growth. Unlocking potential We believe that sustaining long term growth in successful organisations means looking at many different aspects of the business simultaneously. Financial measures, operational efficiency, new ways of working and stakeholder relationships all must grow together if dynamic organisations are to fully achieve their objectives.
Job Details
Markets
Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to provide relevant insights and maintain audit quality;
Generate and pursue leads and prospects through client meetings, networking, and professional engagements;
Identify and recommend additional firm services that provide value to clients;
Drive revenue growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities through strategic client engagement and partnerships;
Work closely with Partners and Directors to actively contribute to proposal development and pitching of services for new assignments, supporting business development;
Review proposals in line with the Terms of Reference (TOR) and identify opportunities to generate revenue through new business or cross-selling to existing clients;
Represent and promote the firm’s brand by actively engaging in community and industry activities;
Clients
Understand client needs, their business and key risks and maintain good client service in line with established guidelines;
Maintain confidentiality and handle client engagements with sensitivity;
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the firm’s service offerings outside your area of practice to enhance cross-functional collaboration and service delivery;
Manage the assigned client’s portfolio delivering high quality audit and assurance services;
Ensure timely, budget compliant, and high-quality completion of client engagements;
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and target clients, ensuring client retention and continued business growth;
Meet and exceed expectations, adhere to reporting deadlines, and add value to each engagement, resulting in improved client satisfaction;
Participate in the optimization and rationalization of the client portfolio in liaison with the Audit Partner, contributing to improved resource allocation and high-quality engagement;
Deliver an exceptional client experience to achieve high levels of client satisfaction and retention;
Identify audit issues and communicate them promptly, maintaining the integrity and quality of the audit process;
People
Conduct performance reviews and ensure the effective implementation of all performance management processes to drive employee development and firm’s success;
Provide feedback to the team members through engagement review forms after a client engagement;
Supervise assigned team members and ensure they execute their tasks according to the established plan and maintain work quality, and provide coaching to support their professional growth;
Ensure review notes on allocated sections are promptly addressed, supporting timely completion and quality of audit deliverables;
Manage the team effectively, review working papers, and ensure conclusions are well-documented, supporting audit quality;
Manage and supervise portfolios handled by In charges, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery across engagements;
Motivate and inspire staff to achieve their full potential and contribute effectively to team success;
Facilitate learning and development through knowledge-sharing initiatives;
Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment;
Offer technical guidance to the team as needed;
Operations
Achieve set individual, portfolio revenue, and departmental targets, contributing to the firm’s financial performance and growth objectives;
Budget and monitor the financial performance of each engagement, focusing on optimizing profitability and ensuring alignment with revenue targets;
Meet independence requirements throughout engagements, ensuring compliance with professional standards and maintaining the integrity of audit processes;
Ensure client acceptance and continuation processes are completed prior to engagement commencement, maintaining compliance with regulatory and firm requirements;
Deliver quality work through thorough reviews and quality checks, ensuring audit outputs meet the firm’s standards and client expectations;
Act upon any external or internal audit findings, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement in audit quality and compliance;
Ensure engagement files are assembled within the appropriate reporting period, and that archival is completed in accordance with firm requirements after finalizing engagement reports;
Review audit policies and procedures as per the Quality Management Manual for relevance and applicability in the dynamic audit environment, and work with the Partner/Director to support continuous improvement and compliance;
Update clients and the Engagement Partner regularly on engagement progress, ensuring transparency and alignment with engagement timelines;
Present audit reports and findings to clients during board meetings or equivalent forums, ensuring clear communication of key issues, recommendations, and audit outcomes;
Maintain, track, and update the engagement planner, weekly, ensuring timely completion and efficient staff allocation to engagements;
Ensure achievement of billing targets and timely collection of outstanding fees to support revenue growth;
Adhere to regulatory timelines and internal policies, procedures, methodologies, tools to ensure compliance and efficiency;
Address internal and external correspondence and queries within 48 hours, seeking guidance from the Engagement Partner when necessary;
Complete and review timesheets promptly in accordance with company policy to ensure proper documentation and compliance;
Engage in firm-wide and departmental meetings and activities contributing to discussions and team collaboration; and
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related field.
Professional qualification in CPA/ACCA or similar is mandatory.
Have a minimum of four (4) years experience in Audit.
Minimum of 5 years in a managerial position
Knowledge of new auditing standards and interpretation.
Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the application.
Good understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and the application.
Good business development skills
People management skills.
Client management skills
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