Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 22 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading organizations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firm. We are made up of over 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We are looking for a dynamic. enthusiastic, committed and highly talented individual for the role of Audit & Assurance -Senior Associate (5) for our Uganda office

Role Summary:
The successful candidates will work as part of the team, leading audit teams, managing client relationships, and contributing to the overall success of the audit engagements to meet or exceed client expectations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Collaborate with Audit Managers to develop audit plans, including risk assessment, audit scope, and objectives.
• Lead and supervise oudit teams, providing guidance to Associates, assigning tasks, and reviewing their work for accuracy and compliance with audit standards.
• Perform substantive testing, controls testing, and other audit procedures to assess the accuracy of financial statements and internal controls.
• Prepare detailed audit workpapers, ensuring that they support audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation of audit reports, summarizing findings, recommendations, and any identified control weaknesses or deficiencies.
• Ensure that audit work complies with relevant auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and the firm's quality control procedures.
• Build and maintain client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact during the audit engagement, addressing client inquiries, and managing client expectations.
• Stay updated with industry regulations, accounting standards, and audit best practices

The ideal candidates should have:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Member or Finalist of CPA, ACCA or equivalent certification.
• 3-5 years of relevant audit experience in accounting firms.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting, and accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS).
• Leadership abilities, with the capability to mentor and manage junior staff.
• Proficiency in any audit software and Microsoft Office tools like MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with clients and team members.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work within deadlines.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Suitable and qualified candidates should apply through https://www.gtuganda.co.ug/en/careers/ and send CVS ONLY to Email by Sunday October 27, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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