About the company:
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.
01. Auditor | Addis Ababa (5 Positions)
Job Summary
Responsible for performing and leading audit assignments, overseeing junior team members, and ensuring the effective execution of audit procedures in compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
Main Responsibility:
- Participate in the development of audit planning activities by contributing to risk assessments, understanding the client’s business environment, identifying key audit areas, and assisting in the design of audit procedures to ensure an effective and efficient audit approach in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
- Understanding Audit procedures and working templates
- Performing Audit tests per planned Audit procedures
- Bringing Audit issues for senior attention
- Address the review note received from the senior
- Updating the working paper as per the final trial balance
- As per the senior auditor’s direction, involved in sampling design
- Feedback, guide review and make sure the feedback is properly addressed
- Engage in Audit response activities
- Handle effective delivery of engagements, ensuring cost effective, timely completion and effective service delivery to the required standard on each engagement;
- Develop points for discussion with seniors;
- Ensure jobs are fully completed by agreed deadlines unless renegotiated with the manager in advance;
- Participate in all required learning(i.e. on the job training, internal/external courses) and obtain relevant certification and experience;
- Complete pre-audit activities and all work using software;
- 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;
- Assist the seniors and manager in monitoring the effectiveness of audit services delivered.
- Adhere to confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional conduct
- Stay updated on changes in auditing standards, accounting principles, and regulations.
- Performing other tasks as assigned by the audit manager/supervisor.
About You
Education and Experience Required
- BA in Accounting, Accounting and Finance and other related field.
- 3 to 4 years of experience in Audit
- MA Accounting and Finance 1 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.
- Analytical skills
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Auditing skills
- Accounting
- Account management.
How to Apply
Fill the online application form by following the below link by inserting this vacancy code: MSE008/06/2025
https://forms.office.com/r/Wfijv7sv10
Only shortlisted applicants who filled online application form will be contacted.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: July 2, 2025
02. Senior Auditor | Addis Ababa (5 Positions)
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.
Main Responsibility:
- 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.
About You
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 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.
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Auditing skills
- Accounting
- Account management
How to Apply
Fill the online application form by following the below link by inserting this vacancy code: MSE007/06/2025
https://forms.office.com/r/Wfijv7sv10
Only shortlisted applicants who filled online application form will be contacted.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.