Job Title: Senior Auditor
Department: Audit
Reports To: Audit Manager / Audit Partner

Job Purpose

To plan, lead, and perform audit assignments, ensuring that audits are completed on time, comply with professional standards, and provide clients with high-quality assurance and advisory services.

Job description

  • Plan and coordinate audit assignments from start to completion.
  • Lead audit fieldwork and supervise audit assistants and junior auditors.
  • Review accounting records, financial statements, and supporting documents.
  • Identify financial risks, internal control weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
  • Prepare audit working papers and ensure they meet professional standards.
  • Draft audit reports and management letters with clear findings and recommendations.
  • Discuss audit findings with clients and provide practical solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with auditing standards, accounting standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Monitor audit budgets and timelines to ensure assignments are completed efficiently.
  • Mentor, coach, and support junior audit staff.
  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
  • Assist in business development by identifying opportunities for additional services.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Audit Manager or Partner

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification (completed or at an advanced stage).
  • Membership with ICPAK is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 4–6 years' experience in external auditing, preferably in a public accounting or audit firm.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
  • Good knowledge of IFRS and applicable tax laws.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong report writing and documentation skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership and team supervision skills.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Good planning, organization, and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit software.