Senior Associate – KSK Associates

About KSK:
KSK Associates is a Professional Services Firm that provides Financial Consultancy Services including Assurance and Business Advisory Services, Business Planning, Feasibility studies & Project Proposal Preparation, Human Resource, Risk Management and Information System Solutions. They would like to recruit for a valuable client.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Steer, manage and/or undertake audits which are complex in terms of scale, scope, cross-divisional impact and technical specialism to provide reliable, independent assurance and agree management actions with the business to enhance the control framework;
· Develop associates and junior team members to reach their potential;
· Ensure that all regulatory changes are implemented and complied with both internally and on client engagements;
· Responsible for the contribution to the development of the audit plan for assigned areas and prioritize work based on risk and an understanding of business objectives;
· Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships with business/specialist areas to influence change and educate the business in the control framework and provide guidance and counsel;
· Maintain an up to date and relevant knowledge of audit best practice, regulatory risks and issues and the statutory environment;
· Initiate and deliver against agreed initiatives to achieve continuous improvement.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Senior Associate should hold a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting and Finance, or Bachelor’s of Commerce or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from a recognized University or relevant discipline;
· Possession of Part professional qualifications in ACCA, CPA or CIMA is desirable;
· A minimum of four years’ experience in accounting, auditing industry;
· Possess a broader perspective of potential issues encountered when managing diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them including having a clear understanding of the firm’s commitment to creating a more inclusive culture.
· Extensive knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
· Strong understanding of financial reporting and controls;
· Excellent track record in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with senior clients;
· Strong leadership skills both on engagements and in an office environment;
· Possess the ability to play an active role in the business development process;
· Possess the ability to implement solutions to address changes in regulatory requirements;
· Possess the ability to work under own initiative and in many different and challenging environments;
· Significant presentation and business writing experience

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications together with:
· Attached copies of all academic qualifications (transcripts and certificates);
· Detailed CVs and working mobile telephone numbers;
· Three work references and or/academic references;

Send the complete applications via soft copy to; recruitment@kskassociates.net. You may also physically deliver your application to any of our offices. Kindly address applications to;

The Recruitment Officer
KSK Associates
Financial Consultants
Plot 24A, Hannington Road
P.O. Box 70434
Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: 15th September 2015 by 5:00pm