Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 02 2023, 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 68,000 people in over 145 countries. Our Vision is to become the most valued network in the profession by 2025. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly qualified Audit Partner for our Uganda office; to oversee and direct all the activities of audit teams, sign off audit reports and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and clients ensuring they receive a high-quality service.

Overall role
• The Partner will take responsibility for driving success, exploiting competitive advantage and leaving a legacy of a more valuable Firm for tomorrow's Partners. This will be done by contributing to and implementing the Firm's strategy.
• The Partner will be a leader and a role model of the CLEAR values and guiding behaviours that define our Firm. He/she will inspire our people, clients and our wider communities to be our advocates.
• To maintain our strong entrepreneurial partnership ethic, collaborate with others and take the initiative to drive the business forward within the Firm's wide frameworks in pursuit of our shared goals.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Act as an ambassador of Grant Thornton and creates opportunities to protect, maintain and promote the reputation of the Firm.
• Develop and implement the marketing plan for the service line to realize competitive advantage, driving leadership in our chosen markets.
• Create and maintain good networks and represent the Firm in various board meetings.
• Ensure that audit & assurance delivers the highest quality of service in accordance with the Grant Thornton Methodology.
• Has impactful business discussions with clients, demonstrating deep business and sector understanding and adds value by providing strategic and commercial input to the clients' business.
• Provides clear leadership to their teams and inspires staff to realize their potential.
• Has overall responsibility for maintaining and growing the revenue and profitability of the firm.

The ideal candidate should have:
• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business statistics, or related field
• Professional accounting qualifications and membership (CPA, ACCA, CA)
• 10 - 15 ears' experience in external audit
• 8 years of post-qualification experience (at least 5 years as Director or senior manager) with either mid or top tier accounting Firm
• Expert knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Project management, leadership, coaching and supervisory skills
• Experience in both public and public sector audits.
• Proven track record of driving the Firm's business strategy, growing client base, delivering high quality services, and increasing revenue.
• Inspirational leadership with demonstrated ability to empower and develop others.
• Highly professional, trustworthy and dependable.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Eligible applicants should send their CVs to recruitment@ug.gt.com. Deadline: Remains open till filled.
Grant Thornton
3rd Floor, Lugogo One, Plot 23, Lugogo Bypass,
PO Box 7158, Kampala, Uganda
E: info@ug.gt.com | www.gtuganda.co.ug 



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