Manager – Audit and Assurance job at Grant Thornton Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organizations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firm. We are made up of over 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, committed and highly talented individual for the role of Manager – Audit and Assurance

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.

Essential 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.

The ideal candidate should have:
· 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Suitable and qualified candidates should apply through https://www.gtuganda.co.ug/en/careers/ and send CVs ONLY to recruitment@ug.gt.com by Sunday June 30, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.