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Job Title:    Audit Manager (3 Job Placements)

Organization: Grant
Thornton

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

About US:

Grant Thornton is
one of the world’s leading organizations of independent assurance, tax and
advisory firm. We are made up of over 56,000 people in over 140 countries.

Job Summary:
The Audit Manager will ensure that all work allocated is carried out profitably
and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm’s standards and to the
satisfaction of clients and engagement partners. Further, to ensure that all
staff are managed and developed to their full potential and to assist in the
development of the practice. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and
highly qualified Audit Manager for our Uganda office; capable of managing all
aspects of audit & assurance and maintaining a good working relationship
with colleagues and clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·       
To work
as part of the audit team by leading a team of people and manage a portfolio of
clients

·       
Ensure
the team delivers timely and high-quality work asperGT methodology

·       
Develop
an understanding of risk management procedures and ensure the firm is always
compliant

·       
Analyse
problems in relation to engagements, identify core issues, investigate,
evaluate and integrate information

·       
Demonstrate
professionalism, competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the
team and clients

·       
Develop
people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take
responsibility for their contributions to the team

·       
Draft
key documents and present to clients

·       
Provide
feedback on performance of audit team and senior management

·       
Keep
managers and partners up to date with the progress on engagements

·       
Actively
participate in organizational initiatives like recruitment, training and other
strategic tasks

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business
statistics, or related field

·       
Professional
accounting qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CA)

·       
6 -8
years’ experience in external audit

·       
4 years
of post-qualification experience (at least 3 years as manager) with either mid
or top tier accounting firm

·       
Expert
knowledge of accounting and auditing standards

·       
Project
management, leadership, coaching and supervisory skills

·       
Experience
in public sector audits (an added advantage)

How to Apply:

All applicants
should apply by sending their CVs to recruitment@ug.gt.com

Deadline: 29^th May 2020

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