About the Role
The Audit Manager will be responsible for overseeing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance with auditing standards, and effective supervision of audit teams. You will also play a key role in client management and supporting continuous improvement in audit quality and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead audit engagements from planning to completion
Identify and assess key audit risks and ensure appropriate audit procedures are performed
Review audit working papers, financial statements, and supporting documentation
Supervise, mentor, and develop junior audit staff
Manage timelines and ensure timely completion of audit files
Liaise with clients, finance teams, and senior stakeholders
Prepare and review management letters, audit findings, and completion reports
Ensure compliance with applicable auditing, accounting, and regulatory standards
Contribute to improvements in audit methodologies, tools, and internal quality controls
Requirements
Minimum 5 years' audit experience within an audit or professional services firm
Experience in a top 10 or reputable audit practice in Kenya or equivalent
Strong experience managing audit assignments and reviewing audit files
Solid understanding of audit planning, risk assessment, and completion processes
Experience preparing or reviewing statutory financial statements
Strong knowledge of auditing and accounting standards
Qualifications
CPA (Kenya), ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA or equivalent qualification
Candidates close to qualification will also be considered.
Desirable
Experience with Kenyan statutory audits and KRA compliance
Knowledge of the Companies Act (Kenya) and local reporting requirements
Experience with audit software or paperless audit systems
Exposure to SMEs, group audits, or international clients
Familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Zoho Books