Job Opportunity at PWC, Audit Manager
Department: Assurance
Job type: Permanent
Closing date: 07-Jul-17
Location: Dar es Salaam
Reference Number: 128-TAN00036
The Company
PwC (www.pwc.com) provide industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to enhance value for their clients. More than 223,000 people in 157 countries across the PwC network of firms share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. PwC Tanzania invites applications from qualified candidates for the position below:-
Audit Manager
Roles & Responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
The overall responsibility of this role is to deliver audit and other non-audit services to clients using PwC tools and practice methodologies.
Managing key role on Assurance assignments as well as getting opportunity to further develop personal knowledge and skills.Gaining exposure to working on a wide variety of clients and a wide range of work including external audit, internal audit and data assurance. In addition, will also be involved with training, managing and appraising staff. Also responsible for providing a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large corporate entities. Our clients are often well known brands, covering most industry areas, and many have broad international reach.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervising execution of engagements and ensuring compliance with PwC Audit methodology and relevant risk management standards.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients of the firm, understanding opportunities to assist with their issues.
Responsible for day to day management, client liaison and technical issues’ management of the external audit portfolio
Assisting with managing the staffing of the job, the financial performance and ensuring that key deadlines are met.
Responsible for the coaching and development of the team members as well as supporting their professional growth.
Business development activities such as building relationships with target clients or involvement in preparation and presentation of the proposals
Requirements
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university
Relevant professional qualification (CPA or ACCA)
Minimum of five years in providing professional assurance services in complex entities (listed entities, complex structured group, multi-location engagements)
Cross industry audit experience
Relevant technical knowledge – IFRS and IAS
Relevant industry knowledge and good understanding of the regulatory environment of the industry.
Audit methodology
Knowledge of audit risk management processes and policies
Experience in working outside local market for more than a year will be desirable
Personal qualities
Organisational and time management skills
Leadership skills
Negotiation skills
Report writing skills
Demonstrated ability to manage teams
Advance project management skills
Advance presentation and facilitation skills
Excellent communication skills
Additional Information