Our client is a global audit firm and has been operating in Mauritius since 1999. They offer Audit & Assurance, Advisory, Tax and Education & Training services. They are currently looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to join their team.

Our client is a global audit firm and has been operating in Mauritius since 1999.  They offer Audit & Assurance, Advisory, Tax and Education & Training services. They are currently looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to join their team.       

Main responsibilities

Markets

• has an awareness of the wide range of services offered by Grant Thornton.
• is actively involved in the production and presentation of proposals for new work.
• is actively involved in office marketing events, is an 'ambassador' of the firm, is aware of the wide range of services the firm offers.
• liaises with other departments to maximise client satisfaction.

 Clients

• manages a client portfolio and builds and maintains good working relationships with all colleagues and clients.
• assists the audit manager and partner in establishing audit objectives and overall scope.
• co-ordinates all aspects of audit planning including scheduling and attending client meetings, internal review requirements and production of planning documents.
• ensures key matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage are properly assessed.
• co-ordinates and oversees all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion reviews the work of in-charge accountants including key audit areas and also of office specialists (tax, risk).
• addresses high level technical and audit issues ensuring the audit team are able to concentrate on core audit issues.
• highlights all key issues which may affect the audit opinion to audit manager or partner.
• ensures that audit work papers have been properly reviewed and that audit files are completed in a timely manner and are properly filed and maintained.
• determines that all audit reports reflect the work performed and meet set reporting and auditing standards.
• maintains up to date understanding of clients' business.
• addresses concerns regarding an audit assignment with audit partner.
• adheres to the firms risk management policies and procedures, including being familiar with and consulting the audit manual and advising junior staff on application of procedures.

 People

• manages audit teams on specific assignments.
• motivates and coaches team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal whilst being familiar with relevant training and development options.
• is actively involved in the interview and recruitment processes.
• maintains understanding of audit methodology.
• contributes to departmental and office meetings.

Operations and results

• controls the audit in relation to timescales and risk management procedures.
• consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service.
• accurately records time spent, documents reasons for overruns and assists with/undertakes overrun negotiations.
• communicates workload with manager or partner.

Candidate Profile:

• ACCA/ACA qualified/partly qualified.
• At least 3 years of experience in Auditing.
• Fluency in both English & French.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and ISA’s.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to professional client service excellence.
• The ideal candidate should also have an eye for detail and display enthusiasm

Proactive reserves the right: 

• To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview. 
• Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate.