Head of Audit

As the Head of Audit, you will lead and manage the entire audit department, ensuring high standards of audit quality and compliance. Your role involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of audit engagements from planning to completion, providing technical guidance to teams, and maintaining key client relationships. You will also be instrumental in identifying business risks and providing strategic recommendations for improvements while supporting business development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the audit department, ensuring high standards of audit quality and compliance.
• Oversee planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements.
• Review audit working papers, reports, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards, regulations, and professional guidelines.
• Manage client relationships and act as the main point of contact for key audit clients.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to audit teams.
• Identify risks and provide recommendations to clients for improvement.
• Support business development through client acquisition and retention.
• Coordinate with tax and advisory teams for integrated service delivery.
• Ensure timely delivery of audit assignments within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Mandatory CPA(K) / ACCA qualification.
• Membership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in audit, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and tax regulations.
• Experience in a reputable audit or professional services firm is required.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the Human Capital Outsourcing Limited application portal or via the company website as detailed in the application instructions.