Vacancy title:
Audit Senior

Jobs at:
Ardenfield Certified Public Accountants

Deadline of this Job:
5PM, July 2, 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:

Ardenfield Certified Public Accountants is a fast growing, middle level accounting firm licensed by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) to practice accountancy in Uganda. The firm offers a range of services including accounting and bookkeeping, auditing, tax advisory and other related services. To ensure a top notch service to our clientele, we are looking to hire a dynamic, ambitious, self-starter individual to join the Ardenfield Team as an Audit Senior.

Position: Audit Senior
Reporting to: Audit Manager
Duty station: 2nd Floor, Agip House Jinja Road (Opp. Orient House)

Direct Duties:

• Responsible for implementation of internal operating controls, processes and practices.
• Recommend changes and enhancements to existing policies and controls to make sure they are current, adequate, functional and utilized in accordance with standards established.
• Conducting assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end.
• Effective Identification and communication of issues raised, offering recommended solutions to relevant risk.
• Supervising junior auditors assigned to engagements, providing guidance and overall review of their work.
• Ensuring audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk.
• Developing audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
• Obtaining and reviewing evidence, ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented.
• Ensuring adherence at all times to all applicable firm / professional standards.
• Communicating assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results.
• Manage a team of junior auditors or accountants, reviewing their works and providing guidance and training.
• Address queries and complaints on audit related activities in timely manner.
•  In collaboration with Audit Manager, detect internal control deficiencies and recommend necessary corrective measure

Person specification:

• Professional accounting qualification i.e. Full membership of ICPAU and/or ACCA.
• Atleast 3 years Audit experience with an Audit firm registered with ICPAU.
• Strong background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques.
• High level skills with Spread Sheets
• Knowledge of Uganda’s Tax Laws – domestic and customs is an added advantage
• Knowledge of different accounting packages is an added advantage
• Strong business acumen

Job application procedure
Apply to: dahimbisibwe@ardenfield.com 
Deadline: 5PM, July 2, 2018