Company background:
RSM Eastern Africa is a member firm of the RSM network, a world leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to entrepreneurial growth-focused organisations globally. The network has a combined staff of over 64,000 with 820 offices across 120 countries and in each of the top 40 major business centres.
RSMEA was founded in 2004 and has developed a powerful network of offices across East Africa. The factor that links RSM member firms is its Purpose - THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD which is rooted in RSM’s unwavering focus on our principles of collaboration, understanding and providing relevant insights and solutions by: gaining a deep understanding of what matters to our clients; building a long-term relationship through a client-centric focus; sharing insights of our local and global experts; and design-thinking and co-creating solutions. This client-centric approach ensures that we acquire a deep understanding of our client needs, that empowers businesses to move forward and realise their full potential.
RSM in East Africa specialises in Audit & Assurance, Transaction Advisory, Tax Services, Management Consulting, Risk Advisory, and Outsourcing. RSMEA clients range from growth-focused entrepreneurial businesses through to leading multi-national organisations across many sectors and operating nationally and across borders.
The Opportunity
We are looking for passionate Audit Associates to
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a business related course (minimum Upper Second)
- Pursuing CPA, (T) or ACCA
Background and Experience
- Minimum 2 years of audit work experience in a similar firm
- Good knowledge of IFRS and ISA on Auditing
Skills and Competencies
- Core competence in audit
- Fluency in MS Office applications
- Fast learner and comfortable with new challenges
- Integrity and reliability
- A team player
- Good communication and social skills
- Commitment to complete tasks within the agreed timelines
- Fluency in English and excellent research and report writing skills
- Self-motivated and ability to take initiative
Responsibilities and Outcomes
- Carrying out an audit, following the audit plan, under the supervision of the field team leader and the team leader.
- Handling a minimum of 24 engagements during a year.
- Working as an effective team member to complete assigned tasks within the time budgeted for those tasks and communicating the engagement progress on a daily basis to the field team leader.
- Ensuring review notes on assigned tasks are resolved within 24 hours or such other time as agreed with the team leader.
- Identifying engagement issues and communicating these, as they arise, to the team leader.
- Effectively documenting work to performance standards.
- Actively developing technical skills on the job and through formal training and complying with the firm’s CPD requirements.
- Building working relationships with the client
- Carrying out any other tasks as may be delegated from time to time
If you are inspired to build strong, collaborative and lasting relationships with our stakeholders; gain a deep understanding of our clients' needs; ensure every client benefits from tailored thinking and you resonate with our values; fill out your application by clicking HERE. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 14 August 2024. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.