Background

Our client, a professional accounting and audit firm in Kenya, is seeking to hire an Audit Manager.

The successful candidate will oversee and manage client audits, lead and coach audit teams, ensure compliance with professional and ethical standards, handle tax matters, and deliver accurate financial reporting under tight deadlines. The role requires flexibility and willingness to travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries and backgrounds.
• Lead, coach, and supervise audit teams, ensuring audit work covers all material and high-risk areas without compromising quality.
• Conduct client exit meetings, finalize financial statements, and submit tax returns on time.
• Handle client tax matters and liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and independent standards in all client engagements.
• Deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines and under pressure.

Key Qualifications

• Must have a relevant bachelor’s in Finance or any other related field with CPAK qualification.
• Proficient in using financial software and tools.
• Hands on with integrity and interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi task and work under pressure.

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency headquartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

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• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries and backgrounds.
• Lead, coach, and supervise audit teams, ensuring audit work covers all material and high-risk areas without compromising quality.
• Conduct client exit meetings, finalize financial statements, and submit tax returns on time.
• Handle client tax matters and liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and independent standards in all client engagements.
• Deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines and under pressure.

• Proficient in using financial software and tools.
• Hands on with integrity and interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi task and work under pressure.

• Must have a relevant bachelor’s in Finance or any other related field with CPAK qualification.