Audit Director

Job Description : AUDIT DIRECTOR RWANDA Managing the firms Audit clients in the banking sector and financial services. Manage staff in accordance with guidelines set out by the firm and ensure that work done is in accordance with companys Audit methodology and business development to ensure achievement of the organizational strategic objectives. Roles and responsibilities Key Role: · In charge of banking and financial services portfolio (planning, execute, management and delivery of audit assignment · Develop and expand the banking and financial services portfolio · Set up and develop specialised banking and financial services team. Business Development and Revenue Growth § Proactively provide advice and recommendations to clients and management which reflect thorough understanding of industry, issues, long-term strategy, people and client culture involved and impact the client’s business across a broad range of issues. § Develop business development plans to ensure achievement of agreed set targets in audit business revenues per annum § Proactive preparation and presentation of high quality proposals for submission to acquire new business and cross-sell services to clients. § Build reputation as trusted advisor with C-level client staff across industry verticals and market reputation of authority on audit issues § Continuously build network and contacts to develop business and market share and grow the business, negotiate fee increases, applying fact and reason to persuade decision makers to accept recommendations and proposals § Expand value-added services to existing clients by capitalising on opportunities within and across lines of service § Establish and leverage credibility with key decision makers at appropriate levels so that input is sought, valued and respected § Billing, collection, and management of debtors in line with company credit policy Leadership and Strategy § Planning the Firm’s Audit business in detail and to allocate staff responsibilities for the work involved in order to ensure that client deadlines are met § Act as the Firm’s Centre of Excellence in relation to Audit matters and to keep himself / herself apprised of all matters relating to Audit § Review the quality and quantity of Audit staff and make recommendations to the Senior Partner in relation to recruitment, training and performance management § Counsel and mentor staff members within the Audit department in relation to technical and work management matters Practice Management, Quality Control & Compliance § Ensure adherence to the Firm’s quality management guidelines and client quality expectations on all audits within the assigned Business Unit / Service Line § Ensure all assigned audit engagements are delivered within time, quality and cost parameters to client satisfaction, measured as part of client satisfaction survey / feedback § Identify clients that do not meet selectivity standards and take or suggest appropriate action § Identify ways to leverage technology to ensure effective knowledge management and efficient engagement execution § Create an environment in which the team is empowered to continuously improve client service and the audit process Client Relationship Management and Engagement § Formulate client service plans to maximise net revenues through a combination of services § Negotiate and resolve engagement-related problems, (e.g., deliverables, timing, and fees) § Gauge client satisfaction and define the changes in products and services needed to increase client satisfaction § Manage a variety of viewpoints, e.g., manage conflicts, tension, and stress effectively to create win-win solutions where possible § Generate new solutions or methods to solve complex business problems (size, scope, difficulty, multidisciplinary solutions, etc.) that set the standards as best practices Team Leadership & Operational Support § Generate a vision, establish direction, and align people to focus effort and build in commitment towards achieving the goals of the team § Review quality and number of department staff and make recommendations to the Managing Partner in relation to recruitment, training, performance appraisal, promotions and identify staff members requiring development § Plan, coordinate and conduct both internal and external training necessary to develop and maintain the competence of staff § Ensure staff are informed of changes and developments in the audit area § Any other tasks reasonably assigned by the management from time to time and within the required skill set Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies § Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA or ACCA) § Bachelor’s degree in a business-related area § Post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage § 8 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in audit practice § 4 – 5 years’ experience in auditing commercial banks § Team leadership and management of varied and large portfolio of clients § Experience relating with corporate executives and boards § Excellent communication skills – both written and oral § Strong personality with excellent presentation skills and proactiveness § Proactive and able to work under pressure to meet client expectations and deadlines § Well versed with IFRS and ISA, Commercial Companies Law and other relevant regulations § Well versed with various audit and accounting software and applications used by different industry sectors and comfortable in a computerized environment

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