RSM EA Vacancy – Audit Associate | August 2024
Job Description
Company background:
RSM Eastern Africa is a member firm of the RSM network, a world leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to entrepreneurial growth-focused organisations globally. The network has a combined staff of over 64,000 with 820 offices across 120 countries and in each of the top 40 major business centres.
RSMEA was founded in 2004 and has developed a powerful network of offices across East Africa. The factor that links RSM member firms is its Purpose – THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD which is rooted in RSM’s unwavering focus on our principles of collaboration, understanding and providing relevant insights and solutions by: gaining a deep understanding of what matters to our clients; building a long-term relationship through a client-centric focus; sharing insights of our local and global experts; and design-thinking and co-creating solutions. This client-centric approach ensures that we acquire a deep understanding of our client needs, that empowers businesses to move forward and realise their full potential.
RSM in East Africa specialises in Audit & Assurance, Transaction Advisory, Tax Services, Management Consulting, Risk Advisory, and Outsourcing. RSMEA clients range from growth-focused entrepreneurial businesses through to leading multi-national organisations across many sectors and operating nationally and across borders.
The Opportunity
Are you a detail-oriented and analytical individual with a passion for numbers? We’re seeking talented Audit Associates to join our dynamic team. As an Audit Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our clients’ financial statements. This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career in audit and contribute to the success of our growing firm.
Qualifications
- To qualify, you must possess:
- An undergraduate degree in a business-related field with a minimum of Upper Second Class honors.
- Be actively pursuing the CPA (T) or ACCA qualification.
Background and Experience
- We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 1 to 2 years of audit experience gained within a professional services firm. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of working effectively in audit teams, from start to finish. A strong understanding of audit procedures, as well as a solid grasp of IFRS and ISA, is essential.
- While we prioritize candidates with this level of experience, we also encourage recent graduates with exceptional academic records and a genuine passion for audit to apply.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidates should have good knowledge of accounting and audit procedures and should be eager to embrace the RSM culture and embody our values in everything he/she does.
- Core competence in audit
- Fluency in MS Office applications
- Fast learner and comfortable with new challenges
- Integrity and reliability
- A team player
- Good communication and social skills
- Commitment to complete tasks within the agreed timelines
- Fluency in English and excellent research and report writing skills
- Self-motivated and ability to take initiative
Responsibilities and Outcomes
- Carrying out an audit, following the audit plan, under the supervision of the field team leader and the team leader.
- Handling a minimum of 24 engagements during a year.
- Working as an effective team member to complete assigned tasks within the time budgeted for those tasks and communicating the engagement progress on a daily basis to the field team leader.
- Ensuring review notes on assigned tasks are resolved within 24 hours or such other time as agreed with the team leader.
- Identifying engagement issues and communicating these, as they arise, to the team leader.
- Effectively documenting work to performance standards.
- Actively developing technical skills on the job and through formal training and complying with the firm’s CPD requirements.
- Building working relationships with the client
- Carrying out any other tasks as may be delegated from time to time
If you are inspired to build strong, collaborative and lasting relationships with our stakeholders; gain a deep understanding of our clients’ needs; ensure every client benefit from tailored thinking and you resonate with our values; fill out your application by clicking HERE. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 14 August 2024. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
