Employment Opportunity: SENIOR AUDITOR

About ABA Alliance

ABA Alliance is a local audit Firm with over 14 years in operation providing a wide range of audit, tax and advisory services across various business sectors, Industries and Organizations. ABA Alliance values integrity, respect and relationship-building as essential factors in service delivery. These values position us very strategically in enhancing efficiency  in our client’s business operations. Our approach to service delivery is characterized by professional competence and commitment upon which our reputation and image are built.

Job brief

We are looking for a Senior Auditor to direct our auditing process. We will rely on you to ensure that our financial operations and controls meet quality assurance standards and are error-free.

Our Senior Auditor must be meticulous and analytical, with deep knowledge of auditing practices. We expect you to be reliable, with strong organizational skills, as well as expertise in risk management and compliance.

As a Senior Auditor, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the auditing process
• Allocate responsibilities to junior and staff auditors
• Review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance as well as ensuring the entire audit process is well documented in the Firm’s CASEWARE Audit Tool
• Perform effective risk and control assessments
• Complete audits on time and submit reports for review by Audit Manager and Partner
• Present audit findings and find ways to increase compliance and efficiency
• Coordinate periodical audits
• Proactively assist in the management of multiple clients, while reporting to Engagement Managers and above
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients of the Firm and understanding opportunities to assist with their issues
• Assist in the technical review of client prepared Financial Statements for compliance with IPSAS & IFRS requirements
• Prepare concise, well written deliverables using appropriate business and technical language
• Coaching and development of the team members reporting directly to you by taking responsibility for their career development
• Participates in project planning, administration and economics, e.g. budgeting, staffing, billing, and time analysis
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify opportunities on new/existing clients
• Keep up to date with local, national, business and economic issues.

Qualification and Experience

• BSc/BA in Accounting or Finance or related field
• Relevant professional qualification (CPA/ACCA)
• At least 3 years of experience in the external audit field (experience in external audits of Public Bodies is an added advantage)

Personal Qualities and skills

The successful candidates will possess the following:

• Proven experience as an External Auditor and demonstrated ability to manage teams
• In-depth understanding of auditing and control practices
• Updated knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) as well as auditing and accounting software
• Attention to detail
• Organizational, Management and leadership abilities
• Integrity and reliability
• Communication skills – written and spoken
• Report writing skills
• Project management skills
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and the ability to evaluate a situation in a logical and methodological way
• Commercially astute approach to the management of all engagement
• Collaborative and enjoy working in an innovative environment
• Keen to build own industry profile by networking and thought leadership

Why Join ABA Alliance? –  A conducive and collaborative work environment where your skills will be valued and your growth will be nurtured. Our team is made up of passionate professionals who are dedicated to achieving excellence in every engagement. We believe in investing in our employees’ professional development. We offer ongoing training programs, workshops, and opportunities to attend industry conferences, keeping you at the forefront of auditing practices.