Senior Associate – Kampala – 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.

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 prioritise work based on risk and an understanding of business objectives
In charge of 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;
At least 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;
An 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 mobile telephone numbers;
Three work references and or/academic references;

Send the complete applications by soft copy to; recruitment@kskassociates.net. You could also physically deliver your application to any of our offices in East Africa. Kindly address applications to;

The Recruitment Officer
KSK Associates
Financial Consultants
Annex 2 Ruth Towers
Plot 15A, Clement Hill
P.O Box 70434 Kampala-Uganda.

Deadline: 20th February, 2015 by 5PM

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