SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER AT TOPHIRE AFRICA | AUDIT MANAGER JOBS IN ENUGU

About Company:

TopHire Africa is a timeless and innovative HR-Consulting Service provider that's geared towards delivering recruitment and training of qualitative verified talent.

Job Description:

• The Senior Audit Manager / Acting Partner will lead the audit and assurance department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality professional services to a diverse portfolio of clients.
• This role carries the responsibility of technical sign-off (subject to FRC status) and is designed for an individual with the ambition to transition into a full Partnership role within the firm.

Key Responsibilities
Technical & Audit Oversight:

• Lead and manage statutory audit engagements from planning through to completion in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Review financial statements to ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant local reporting frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance on complex accounting treatments and regulatory changes.
• Oversee tax compliance and advisory services, including interactions with the FIRS and Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (EiRS).

Practice Management & Growth:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the South-East region to expand the firm’s client base.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring high retention rates and the delivery of value-added business advisory services.
• Monitor engagement budgets, billings, and collections to ensure the department’s financial health.

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Supervise, train, and mentor junior and mid-level audit staff to maintain a high standard of professional excellence.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to the firm’s recruitment and staff development strategies.
• Represent the firm at professional forums, such as ICAN district society events.

Requirements:

• Professional Certification: Must be a Chartered Accountant and a member of ICAN (Fellowship status is an advantage).
• Regulatory Registration: Must possess a valid Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) individual registration number for audit sign-offs.
• Education: Minimum of a B.Sc. or HND in Accounting; a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics is a plus.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10–12 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable audit practice, with at least 5 years at a senior management level.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of audit software, ERP systems

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to look beyond the numbers to provide strategic business insights to clients.
• Integrity: Unwavering commitment to professional ethics and independence.
• Communication: Exceptional report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data for stakeholders.
• Local Context: Strong understanding of the economic and regulatory environment in Enugu and the wider South-East region.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 30th June, 2026

Application Instructions:

Candidates should send their CV to: tophireafrica@gmail.com using the job role as the subject of the mail.