Audit Manager - Grant Thornton Advisory Ethiopia, Addis-Abeba

About the Company

MSE Audit Service LLP (formerly A.W. Thomas L.P.) was established in 1981 and has maintained a strong presence throughout Ethiopia since its inception. The firm has over 50 professional audit staff with extensive experience in the private sector, NGOs, and government enterprises.

We are one of two RIG-approved auditors in Ethiopia authorized to audit USAID resources throughout Africa. Our quality control procedures have been recognized as robust by major donors, including the World Bank and the European Commission. As a member of Grant Thornton International Ltd, we are part of one of the world's leading advisory and assurance firms.

Job Summary

The Audit Manager will ensure the profitability of the service line by maintaining strong client relationships and monitoring project quality and timely completion. This role involves managing engagements, overseeing the work of senior accountants and audit assistants, ensuring compliance with client and statutory requirements, and delivering engagements effectively and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the budgeting, planning, coordination, and control of engagements in accordance with client, statutory, and business requirements to ensure effective service delivery and maximized recoverability
• Direct, coach, and mentor associates and senior associates to ensure effective engagement delivery, cost-effective completion, timely execution, and adherence to required service standards
• Coordinate with the lead partner and/or audit director in preparing audit plans for clients, considering audit risk and in accordance with task assessment and planning requirements
• Prepare time budgets for each assignment and obtain approval from the lead partner before commencement of the audit
• Arrange and plan meetings with the audit team and clients for discussion and coordination
• Assign responsibilities to team members and oversee their execution