About the job

About Bakertilly DGP & Co

Baker Tilly DGP & Co is a firm of Certified Public Accountants in public practice since 1956. It is one of the oldest audit firms in Tanzania and is currently recognized as one of the leading medium-sized certified public accountants firms in Tanzania, East Africa. We are located in the heart of the CBD in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The firm’s offering includes:

• Audit Assurance & Advisory
• Tax Service
• Outsourced Accounting & Compliance
• Governance Risk & Compliance
• Baker Tilly Digital
• Corporate Secretarial Services

Job Description

·        Readily support the Partner on the delivery of selected audit engagements besides managing the execution of the approved deliverables.

·        Take the lead in the planning and review of audit engagements fitting to client companies, prepared by the team, with the aim of assessing whether the planned audits will gather adequate and correct evidence.

·        Acquire satisfactory and fitting audit evidence, meet the relevant audit objectives as well as show how it relates to the rest of the audit, with the practical aim of demonstrating an understanding of basic auditing skills.

·        Take charge of work in progress on engagements in addition to making sure billings are timely done and collections followed through.

·        Document the outcomes of audit work, together with design and execution of controls, consistent with the requirements of Bakertilly's Audit Methodology, and where applicable, regulatory requirements, using applicable IT systems and tools.

·        Leverage a thorough understanding of audit and risk advisory services and stakeholder requirements to deliver top-quality engagements.

·        Spot out audit differences and concerns and escalate as applicable.

·        Evaluate the adequacy and correctness of evidence and conclusions reached on an audit by reviewing the working papers of subordinates and take part in the assessment of issues raised in collaboration with the partner.

·        Execute risk assessment procedures to provide a foundation for the identification and assessments of risk of material misstatement.

·        Support in the preparation of proposals or tenders and presentations on request.

·        Create innovative solutions on projects or engagements in partnership with team members to boost or renew service offerings to clients.

·        Comply with regulatory requirements by completing sign off and relevant checklist procedures

Qualifications

·        At least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

·        An NBAA recognized accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).

·        Comprehensive understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Auditing Standards.

·        At least 5 years relevant experience, with 3 years or more in a managerial role, in external audit post-qualification with a highly reputable Auditing Firm within Tanzania.

·        A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Core Performance Areas

·        Delivery excellence.

·        Business Technology Expertise.

·        Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Professional competencies

·        Employ Professional and Ethical Standards.

·        Take charge of project plans to enhance engagements.

·        Employ correct use of tools, guidance, and methodology.

·        Assimilate engagement teams and take charge of referred work.

·        Demonstrate expertise in risk evaluations and audit responses.

·        Articulate sensible judgments and conclusions with the aim of delivering informative and timely results.

 Technical competencies

·        Outstanding report writing skills.

·        Brilliant strategic planning skills.

·        Aptitude to work within a team setting.

·        Exceptional verbal communication skills.

·        Resilient judgment and decision-making skills.

·        Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.

·        Decent information management, research ability and data analysis skills.

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

·        Interpret wider strategy into a convincing team vision and objectives; align teams and set priorities to accomplish goals

·        Be a role model, demonstrate and live our values, besides the ability to appreciate others for their contribution.

·        Develop high-performing individuals and teams via challenging and purposeful opportunities.

·        Inspire clients, teams, and people positively; lead by example and create confident relationships with superiors.

·        Deliver outstanding client service; maximize outcomes and drive high performance whereas nurturing teamwork across board.