Senior Manager
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RSM in Kuwait is a member firm of RSM International, a network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms present across more than 120 countries. The firm supports clients across the private sector, public sector and government-linked entities in Kuwait and the wider Gulf region through its assurance, tax and advisory practices.
Role Overview
RSM in Kuwait is looking to appoint a Senior Manager to its Assurance practice. The role involves managing statutory audit engagements from planning through to completion, and working closely with audit teams and clients across a range of industries. This is an in-office position based at the RSM in Kuwait office in Sharq, Kuwait.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute and oversee statutory audit engagements across a portfolio of clients, in line with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and applicable regulatory requirements
- Review audit working papers and financial statements prepared by the engagement team, and discuss findings with engagement partners
- Supervise, coach and support audit managers, seniors and associates throughout the engagement cycle
- Manage engagement budgets, timelines and re-sourcing to support the delivery of audits within agreed plans
- Maintain client relationships and act as a day-to-day point of contact for engagement matters
- Monitor developments in IFRS, ISA and relevant industry regulations, and apply these to engagement work
- Identify audit and business risks, and communicate these to engagement partners promptly
- Support business development activities, including proposals and client meetings
- Contribute to the training and professional development of audit staff
Work Arrangement
This is an in-office role based at the RSM in Kuwait office in Sharq, Kuwait.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may send their CV to zrecruit@rsm.com.kw quoting “Senior Manager – Assurance” in the subject line.
Requirements
Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience, primarily in statutory audit
- Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent
- Prior experience with a Big Four firm is an advantage
- Working knowledge of IFRS and ISA
- Experience managing audit teams and multiple concurrent engagements
- Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage
Skills
- Clear written and verbal communication, including report writing
- Ability to build collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues
- Sound judgment in identifying and addressing audit and accounting issues
- Organized approach to managing competing engagement deadlines