PwC Kenya helps organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a member of the PwC network of firms with 169,000 people in more than 158 countries. We’re committed to delivering for both territory and global quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
Our audit approach, at the leading edge of best practice, is tailored to suit the size and nature of your organisation and draws upon our extensive industry knowledge. Additionally, we are leaders in the development of non-financial performance reporting, helping our clients respond to the need for greater transparency, improved corporate governance and business models based on the principles of sustainability.
We are seeking to recruit highly motivated individual to fill the position of Risk & Quality Executive in our Assurance Line of Service who will support the PwC Kenya Assurance Leader and director in risk management and executing the system of quality control in Assurance Line of Service.
Roles & Responsibilities
- To document the assurance quality management system i.e. key controls , related policies and processes
- Prepare a risk and quality plan and an Audit Quality Risk assessment that incorporates actions aimed at compliance with the global Risk Management standards.
- Conduct internal compliance testing to ensure that engagement teams/practice have complied with various audit review elements
- Assess the impact of findings on the firms quality control system and determining the root causes to enable the firm to address the findings identified
- Monitor the implementation of the annual Audit Quality Risk Assessment (AQRA) and annual Risk and Quality plans on a periodic basis.
- Prepare reports on a periodic basis on the Risk & Quality activities for the Assurance leadership showing results of monitoring activities including;
- Results of compliance testing;
- Implementation of the Audit Quality Risk Assessment and Risk & Quality plans;
- Remediation plans.
- Participate in the independent testing of quality control systems within the Africa Central region
- Provide day to day support to teams conducting the annual assessment of the quality and compliance of the Assurance practice.
The jobholder should have:
- Substantial experience in a related business environment preferably in an internal audit role
- Good working knowledge of IT systems
- High level of tact and diplomacy and the ability to use appropriate styles and methods of communication to ensure a professional yet personal customer service
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
- Proven administrative experience and excellent organisational skills combined with the ability to develop improve and maintain administrative systems
- Ability to build effective working relationships with others – at all levels of the organization
- Ability to organize multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating appropriately and saying “no” or finding alternative solutions when appropriate
- Understanding of importance of Risk Management and ability to conceptualise support to compliance office
- Proven ability to remain calm, focused and organised and to deliver results on time when under pressure and with rapidly changing circumstances
- Excellent written and spoken English
- A commitment to and understanding of the principles relating to the firm’s values and aims
The successful candidate will be required to have the following qualifications and demonstrable skills, competencies and experience:
- University degree in business management, or a related field from a recognised institution
- Professional accounting qualification – CPA or ACCA partly or qualified
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and team-handling skills
- Experience of working independently, as well as in a team environment
Apply online: http://www.pwc.com/ke/careers
Closing date:31 May 2012
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Risk & Quality Executive
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