Audit Manager (Accounting Firm)

About the role

The Partnership Agency is looking for an experienced Audit Manager to join its Nairobi office. The role suits a technically strong, client-focused professional who will lead audit engagements and help grow the practice. The Audit Manager oversees audit work from planning to completion, ensures compliance with auditing standards and supervises audit teams, while also contributing to client management and continuous improvement of audit quality.

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 audit files are completed on time
• Liaise with clients, finance teams and senior stakeholders
• Prepare and review management letters, audit findings and completion reports
• Ensure compliance with auditing, accounting and regulatory standards
• Contribute to improvements in audit methodologies, tools and internal quality controls

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years' audit experience in an audit or professional services firm
• Experience in a top 10 or reputable audit practice in Kenya or equivalent
• Solid experience managing audit assignments and reviewing audit files
• Strong understanding of audit planning, risk assessment and completion processes
• Experience preparing or reviewing statutory financial statements
• CPA (Kenya), ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA or equivalent; candidates close to qualification will also be considered

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of auditing and accounting standards
• Desirable: Kenyan statutory audits and KRA compliance, Companies Act (Kenya)
• Desirable: audit software or paperless audit systems, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Zoho Books
• Desirable: exposure to SMEs, group audits or international clients

What we offer

• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Study support including exam leave, training and exam fee contributions (subject to agreement)
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and audit engagements