MSE Certified Audit Service LLP (Formerly A.W. Thomas L.P.), a member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, was established in 1981 and has been in practice throughout Ethiopia since then. We have over 50 professional audit staff with extensive experience in the private sector, NGOs and Government enterprises. We are one of the RIG-approved auditors in Ethiopia to audit USAID resources throughout Africa and our quality management procedures were considered robust by other donors as well including the World Bank, European Commission, BFW...etc.

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, executing, and completing audit assignments independently or as a team lead. Overseeing junior team members and ensuring the effective execution of audit procedures in compliance with regulatory and professional standards. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and finalize audits of financial statements in accordance with applicable auditing standards (e.g., ISA) and firm policies. Conduct risk assessments, determine audit scope, and design audit procedures based on an understanding of the client’s business and industry.

• Prepare and review audit reports, management letters, and documentation in accordance with professional standards and firm templates.

• Perform audit tests based on planned procedures, update working papers, and assist with concluding activities.

• Participate in sampling design and understand audit templates and methodologies.

• Engage in discussions with managers, respond to review notes, and contribute to audit responses.

• Assist in reviewing client financial reports and ensure feedback is properly addressed.

• Updating the working paper as per the final trial balance

• Feedback, guide review and make sure the feedback is properly addressed

• Assisting with concluding Activities

• Manage effective delivery of engagements, ensuring cost-effective, timely completion and effective service delivery to the required standard on each engagement;

• Participate in all required learning (i.e. on the job training, internal/external courses), obtain relevant certification and experience and deliver technical training for juniors;

• Review working files of associates;

• Direct, coach and mentor associates, assisting them in the effective delivery of engagements and the direction of their subordinates, ensuring cost-effective, timely completion and effective service delivery to the required standard on each engagement;

• Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

• Monitor changes in regulations, accounting standards, and industry best practices.

• Adhere to confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional conduct

• Stay updated on changes in auditing standards, accounting principles, and regulations.

• Performing other tasks assigned by the audit manager/supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience Required 

• BA in Accounting, Accounting and Finance and other related fields.

• 5 years of experience in Audit and at least 1 year of experience in a Senior Auditor position.

• MA Accounting and Finance 2 and above years of experience in Audit.

Certification or License Required

• No

Ability and Skill Required

• Technically competent in audit and accounting

• Knowledge of accounting principles.

• Able to work multiple tasks efficiently and meet tight deadlines.

• Team spirit/working in a team

• Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word-processing

• Disciplined, organized, open-minded, and self-learner

• Report writing, editing, data gathering and analytical skills.

• Communication both verbal and written, and outstanding customer relations.

How to Apply

• Fill the online application form by following the below link by inserting this vacancy code: MSE007/06/2025

THIS LINK

Only shortlisted applicants who filled online application form will be contacted.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.