RSM EA Vacancy – Internal Audit Senior | August 2024

Company background:

RSM (Eastern Africa) Consulting Ltd (RSMEA) 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

We are looking for a passionate Internal Audit Senior to execute internal audit, transaction advisory and financial consulting services for our clients. Your responsibilities shall include planning, executing, directing, and completing audits, and being the field team leader. The Internal Audit Senior will handle more challenging client assignments and responsibilities and report to the Consulting Manager (team leader).  The ideal candidate should have knowledge of accounting and audit procedures,  and should be eager to embrace the RSM culture and embody our values in everything he/she does.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance business related course (minimum Upper Second)
• Qualified CPA (T) or  ACCA
• CISA or Internal Audit certification would be added advantage.

Background and Experience

• Minimum 3 (three) years to 4 (four) years of internal audit work experience  on operation and performance audits

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Knowledge of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and techniques for evaluating and managing risks.
• Understanding of local regulations and standards, such as those set by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) and relevant Tanzanian laws. Familiarity with global regulations and practices is also beneficial..
• Knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and financial reporting. Proficiency in IFRS and ISA 
• Experience in designing, evaluating, and improving internal control systems to ensure they are effective and efficient.
• Skills in auditing IT systems, including understanding cybersecurity, data protection, and IT general controls could be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Keeping abreast of changes in laws and regulations and technical standards in the areas of internal audit, transaction advisory and financial consulting.
• Carrying out tasks, under the supervision of Consulting Manager/Director, which include:
  • Assisting the Consulting Manager/Director in providing opinions and research to clients in areas of internal audit, transaction advisory and financial consulting. 
  • Assisting the Consulting Manager/Director in complex engagements including reorganization and structuring, investigations, operational reviews and research engagements.
  • Handling engagements in areas of internal audit, transaction advisory and financial consulting under the supervision of the Consulting Manager/Director.
  • Assisting the Consulting Manager/Director in following up with various agencies on client issues including research  materials.
  • Adhering to the timeframe and reporting any delays to the Consulting Manager/Director immediately these are expected to arise.
  • Supervising the field team and ensuring that they are carrying out their work in accordance with the plan.
• Assisting the Consulting Manager/Director in developing newsletters and publications in areas identified by the Director and contributing in the development of publications including the economic section of tax alerts, publications and newsletters and organizing client seminars.
• Carrying out any other tasks as delegated by the firm from time-to-time.

Outcomes

• Managing a portfolio of clients of as annually communicated to you and delivering high quality outsourcing services, achieving an annual productivity of at least 70%.
• Work as an effective team member to complete assigned tasks within the budgeted time and communicating the engagement progress to the Consulting Manager/Director on a daily basis.
• Ensuring engagement briefing is given by the Consulting Manager/Director. 
• Ensuring that the client acceptance/continuation is completed and signed off prior to the commencement of the engagement and all other planning sections are completed and signed off by the Director within 48 hours of commencement of the fieldwork.
• Ensuring that review notes on allocated sections are resolved within 24 hours or such other time as agreed with the Consulting Manager/Director.
• Identifying engagement issues and communicating these, as they arise, to the Consulting Manager/Director and ensuring that complex issues are discussed and resolved with the Consulting Manager/Director.
• Effectively documenting work and drafting reports to performance standards ensuring not more than 5 review queries arise on the work done.
• Responding to client correspondence/queries within 24 hours or such time as agreed with the clients and ensuring the clients are updated of the engagement progress on a regular basis.
• Supervising Consulting Associates assigned to engagements, providing guidance and overall review of deliverables and working papers.
• Actively developing technical skills on the job and through formal training and complying with the firm’s CPD requirements.
• Developing working relationships with the client.
• Assisting in preparing the proposals specific to the Request For Proposals. 

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The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 14th August 2024.  Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.