Job Summary

JS Morlu Ghana Limited is a subsidiary of JS Morlu LLC, U.S. based CPA firm, providing client accounting services, tax planning and strategies, audits and high value services such as corporate turn-around and restructuring, business valuation, business process improvement, enterprise risk management, advisory services and technology solutions. We are a vision-oriented firm with growth opportunities for our employees. We are a global company operating in six countries, providing international travel opportunities.

1.0 JOB POSITION: Audit Manager

The Audit Manager provides management of a portfolio of clients and delivers high quality audit, assurance, and tax services to the clients.

2.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Successfully direct and maintain a motivated and empowered work team.
• Assign staff to work on various projects.
• Achieve team and individual budgets and business plan/ performance objectives.
• Maintain the highest technical and professional standard.
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks.
• Address situation before they become crises and develop solutions to avoid recurrence.
• Provide additional help and guidance to clients on a consultancy basis.
• Participate in the development of ways to meet client needs, contributes to proposal delivery.
• Identify ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value.
• Take a leadership role in professional, business or community organizations.
• Coach, train and develop auditing staff to upgrade their knowledge.
• Be seen as a role model for auditing professionals.
• Carry out practice management activities e.g. resourcing client billing etc.
• Approve work schedules through effective use of project management techniques.
• Develop a specialization geared towards achieving organizational targets.
• Build and nurture strong working relationships with client management and peer client levels.
• Oversee the implementation of solutions for clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve assignment profitability and identify any risk management issues.
• Acquire expert level knowledge of the client’s business.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.
• Actively supports new initiatives.
• Any other duties as assigned by Managing Director

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidate should be a Chartered Accountant (ICAG or ACCA) and must be a member in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Qualified CIT is an added advantage.
• 5 years or more experience in accounting and auditing including 2 years or more experience in tax advisory (apt with the tax laws of Ghana)

4.0 SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent knowledge in accounting software preferably QuickBooks and/or Sage 50
• Strong computer literacy skills (computer savvy)
• Good knowledge in the use of an audit software. Experience with the use of Draftworx Audit software would be an advantage
• Strong ethical conduct and personal effectiveness (credibility)
• Strong technical knowledge and skills
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Dedicated to superior client service.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong project management skills
• Team management skills – the ability to coach, motivate and direct a team of people.
• Team player with a positive ‘can do’ approach.
• Creative problem-solving ability.
• Delivery of quality client service
• High business acumen
• Superior understanding of market trends including opportunities, global and local business initiatives, and stakeholder/competitor interests

If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.

If you are interested in applying for this position, respond to us by email at [email protected]

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1) Resume and three (3) references.