Associate Director (Audit - Banking)

Our client is a leading professional services firm recognized across Africa. They are at the forefront of innovation within the financial services sector, serving a diverse range of prominent institutions. Their commitment to excellence and strategic client partnerships drives their impact in the market.

Embark on a career-defining journey as an Associate Director within our client's prestigious Professional Services firm.This is a pivotal client-facing leadership role where you will drive external audit delivery, ensure engagement quality, and foster strategic client relationships across Africa's most influential financial entities. You will leverage your deep technical expertise in IFRS, group audits, and risk management to provide critical insights and solutions that shape the future of banking. This opportunity offers unparalleled exposure to TIER 1 banks and central banks, accelerating your career in a meritocratic, high-performance environment. You'll have access to global best practices, AI-enabled audit tools, and the potential for international secondments, making this a truly transformative career move.

Responsibilities

• Audit Engagement Leadership : Spearhead complex external audit engagements for prominent listed and multinational financial institutions, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Strategic Oversight : Develop and execute strategic audit objectives, monitor engagement performance, and present critical audit findings and insights to Board, Audit Committee, and Executive Management levels.
• Global Compliance : Conduct global engagement compliance reviews, upholding firm methodology and international standards while acting as an Engagement Quality Control Reviewer (EQCR) on high-risk assignments.
• Client Relationship Management : Cultivate and maintain strong C-suite relationships with key players in the banking, insurance, asset management, and fintech sectors.
• Business Development : Proactively identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities across assurance, advisory, and combined assurance services, while representing the firm in client steering committees and regulatory discussions.
• Team Development : Mentor and develop high-performing audit teams, driving performance management, training, and talent pipeline development to foster a culture of service excellence and critical thinking.

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