Audit Partner

Job Description

As an audit partner, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the audit department. Your key duties will include developing and implementing audit strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. You will also be expected to lead and mentor a team of auditors, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their full potential.

To be successful in this role, you must have extensive experience in auditing, preferably within a large firm. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels. A professional qualification in accounting, such as ACA or ACCA, is required along with a bachelor degree in accounting.

An Audit Partner is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing audit engagements, maintaining client relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving business growth. This role involves managing audit teams, providing strategic direction, and ensuring high-quality financial reporting and risk management for clients.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for key audit clients, ensuring strong relationships and high service quality.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on financial reporting, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor audit teams, ensuring efficiency and adherence to firm policies.
• Maintain and expand the firm’s client base by identifying new business opportunities.
• Oversee the execution of audit engagements, ensuring compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and local regulations.
• Review and approve audit reports, financial statements, and risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to audit methodologies and firm policies to maintain high-quality standards.
• Stay updated on changes in audit regulations, industry trends, and emerging risks.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new client opportunities.
• Develop pricing strategies and manage audit budgets for profitability.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Ensure audit engagements follow risk management protocols and professional ethics.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy in audits.
• Support clients in improving their internal controls and financial processes.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certification: CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience: 10+ years in audit, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial or partner role.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, tax laws, and regulatory compliance.

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and business development.

Interested candidates can apply online or email your CV to [email protected]