Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Markets:
• Actively be involved in the preparation and presentation of proposals for new markets
• Organizes events to keep clients updated on sector developments
• Generates innovative solutions to address the clients’ needs
• Liaises with other departments heads and partners to maximize market opportunities
Clients:
• Managing and tracking key client portfolio and work streams
• Assists the audit partner and director in establishing audit objectives and overall scope
• Ensures key matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage are properly assessed and dealt with timely
• Monitor the work of audit team and professional experts
• Perform quality control reviews on audit work papers and audit files in a timely manner to ensure quality delivered
• Determines that all audit deliverables reflect the work performed, meet required and standards
• Finalizes draft reports to management
• Acts as the key contact for client day-to-day queries
• Follows through on any concerns regarding an audit assignment with the partner
• Ensures assignment profitability is balances with risk mitigation
• Adheres to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures, including being familiar with and consulting the audit manual and advising junior staff on application of procedures
People:
• Plans and co-ordinates all aspects of audit planning, including staffing requirements
• Efficient and effective management of audit teams on specific assignments
• Drives trainings to audit teams to enhance quality of deliverables
• Manages, motivates and coaches team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal
• Ability to manage/monitor teams working physically or virtually
Operations:
Operations, services, procedures and activities of a forensic laboratory
• Training in the principles of laboratory management and supervision
• Execute anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption transactional monitoring.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Advanced laboratory techniques, procedures and principles
• Experienced with methods and techniques of forensic evidence collection and evaluation
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal court proceedings, and proper safety procedures
• Operation of forensic instruments, equipment and tools
• Excellent knowledge of relevant codes, laws and regulations
• Hands-on experience with forensic tools, data analysis software, computers and various programs and data bases
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned.
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Recognize anomalies, formulate hypotheses and take appropriate action.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Prepare complex technical written and verbal reports.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Interpret a variety of technical instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to demonstrate strong presentation skills.
• Assist and perform any other duties and responsibilities bestowed upon by Director/Partner.
Mandatory requirements:
• Post graduate degree from recognized university.
• A bachelor’s degree from recognized university.
• Certifications in forensic audits such as Certified, Fraud Examiners
• Member of a recognized Institute of Forensic Auditors
• Over 8 years of experience in audit and assurance services in a recognized audit firm
• Over 5 years of experience in Forensic Audit services
• Over 3 years’ experience as Audit Manager, Forensic Service in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 audit firm.
• Experience and evidence of business development
• Demonstrated focus on quality and strong awareness and management of risk
• Ability to manage, motivate and lead capacity of work effectively within a team
• Excellent ICT, interpersonal, supervisory and communication skills
Competitive advantage requirements:
The following expertise is considered a distinct advantage:
• Demonstrated experience in working in hardship zones and countries
• Good written and verbal communication skills in foreign languages such as French, Portuguese, Arabic
• Experience in financial analysis and data analytics.
We will provide commensurate remuneration, opportunities to learn, job satisfaction and challenging game changing assignments.