Manager - Audit and Assurance job at Grant Thornton Uganda
Organization:
Grant Thornton Uganda
About the Organization:
Grant Thornton LLP is the American member firm of Grant Thornton International, the seventh largest accounting network in the world by combined fee income. Grant Thornton LLP is the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization.
Job Description
Overall Role
The successful candidates will provide expertise guidance to profitably and satisfactorily manage the assurance engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Engagement Partner and in compliance with Grant Thornton policies and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for managing a diverse client portfolio. This involves managing client relationships and a team of audi- tors at various levels of experience and qualifications.
Works with the Audit Partner in establishing audit objectives and overall scope, engages with all relevant stakehold- ers and ensures technical feasibility.
Proactively driving the audit process from start to finish, ensuring that the client deadline is met through an efficient and effective audit, delivering a high-quality service.
Applies knowledge of current issues in audit, accounting, financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry specific concerns to client engagements, identifies where they may impact a client and reflects them in the audit documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA)
6-8 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years managing & supervising audit teams preferably in mid or top tier accounting firms.
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and GAAP.
Strong leadership skills and have a proven record of building teams with the capacity and capability to deliver. Excellent business development and relationship management skills.
How to Apply
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Deadline for Application
June 30, 2024