Life at Baker Tilly:

Welcome to Baker Tilly, where we believe that work is more than just a job—it’s a fulfilling and meaningful journey. We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. At Baker Tilly, you’ll discover a vibrant community of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do and committed to making a difference.

Our Culture:

At the heart of Baker Tilly is our unique culture, characterized by collaboration, innovation, and a strong sense of community. We foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that values diversity and respects the contributions of every team member. We believe that by embracing different perspectives, we can achieve exceptional results and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Professional Growth:

We are dedicated to investing in the growth and development of our employees. At Baker Tilly, you’ll find a wealth of opportunities to expand your skills, knowledge, and expertise. We provide ongoing training through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) workshops, mentorship programs, and access to cutting-edge resources to help you reach your full potential.

Whether you are just starting your career or looking to take the next step, we offer a clear path for advancement and provide the support you need to succeed.

Join our Team:

If you are seeking a dynamic and fulfilling career where you can grow, make a difference, and be part of a vibrant community, Baker Tilly is the place for you. We invite you to explore our current job openings and discover the opportunities awaiting you. Join us in shaping the future and unlocking your full potential at Baker Tilly.  Send you C.V to recruit@bakertilly.ke

 

Current openings

AUDIT MANAGER – NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR

Duties and Responsibilities:

Markets: 

  • Actively be involved in the preparation and presentation of proposals for new cutting-edge markets.
  • Organizes events to keep clients updated on sector developments.
  • Generates innovative solutions to address the clients’ needs
  • Liaises with other departments heads and partners to maximize market opportunities.

Clients: 

  • Managing and tracking key client portfolio and work streams
  • Assists the audit partner and director in establishing audit objectives and overall scope.
  • Ensures key matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage are properly assessed and dealt with timely
  • Monitor the work of audit team and professional experts
  • Perform quality control reviews on audit work papers and audit files in a timely manner to ensure quality delivered
  • Determines that all audit deliverables reflect the work performed, meet required and audit standards.
  • Finalizes draft reports to management
  • Acts as the key contact for client day-to-day queries
  • Follows through on any concerns regarding an audit assignment with the audit partner
  • Ensures assignment profitability is balances with risk mitigation
  • Adheres to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures, including being familiar with and consulting the audit manual and advising junior staff on application of procedures

People: 

  • Plans and co-ordinates all aspects of audit planning, including staffing requirements
  • Efficient and effective management of audit teams on specific assignments
  • Drives trainings to audit teams to enhance quality of deliverables
  • Manages, motivates and coaches team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal
  • Ability to manage and monitor teams working physically or virtuall

Operations:

  • Controls the audit in relation to timescales, budgets and risk management procedures
  • Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service
  • Accurately records time spent, documents reasons for overruns and agrees additional fees with the client
  • Communicates workload with Director/Partner
  • Ensures achievement of billing targets and collection of outstanding fees
  • Ensures compliance with Baker Tilly and International Standards
  • Handles client meetings along with the partner
  • Reviews and approves budgets
  • Prepares monthly reports and attend the monthly meeting with the partners
  • Assist and perform any other duties and responsibilities bestowed upon by Director/Partner.

Mandatory requirements: 

  • Post graduate degree in finance related field from recognized university.
  • A bachelor’s degree in finance related field from recognized university.
  • Member of ICPAK in good standing
  • A recognized accounting professional qualification such CPA or ACCA or equivalent
  • Thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing.
  • Hands on experience of IFRS and ISAs
  • Over 8 years of experience in audit and assurance services in a recognized audit firm
  • Over 5 years of experience in audit and assurance services in government, donor funded projects and NGOs.
  • Over 3 years’ experience as audit manager in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 audit firm. Candidates must demonstrate experience in managing audits for government, donor funded projects and NGOs of varied complexity and scope.
  • Willingness to travel internationally.
  • Experience and evidence of business development
  • Demonstrated focus on quality and strong awareness and management of risk
  • Ability to manage, motivate and lead capacity of work effectively within a team
  • Excellent ICT, interpersonal, supervisory and communication skills

Competitive advantage requirements:

The following expertise is considered a distinct advantage:

  • Demonstrated experience in working in hardship zones and countries
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in foreign languages such as French, Portuguese, Arabic
  • Experience in analysis and data analytics.

We will provide commensurate remuneration, opportunities to learn, job satisfaction and challenging game changing assignments.

Candidates who are self-motivated, energetic, articulate, expressive team players are invited to apply for this position. Additionally, availability to start immediately will have an extra advantage.

Interested candidates should e-mail their CV, cover letter stating expected remuneration to: recruit@bakertilly.ke

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

AUDIT MANAGER – INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK

Duties and Responsibilities:

Markets: 

  • Actively be involved in the preparation and presentation of proposals for new markets
  • Organizes events to keep clients updated on sector developments
  • Generates innovative solutions to address the clients’ needs
  • Liaises with other departments heads and partners to maximize market opportunities

Clients: 

  • Managing and tracking key client portfolio and work streams
  • Assists the partner and director in establishing audit objectives and overall scope
  • Ensures key matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage are properly assessed and dealt with timely
  • Monitor the work of audit team and professional experts
  • Perform quality control reviews on audit work papers and audit files in a timely manner to ensure quality delivered
  • Determines that all audit deliverables reflect the work performed, meet required and standards
  • Finalizes draft reports to management
  • Acts as the key contact for client day-to-day queries
  • Follows through on any concerns regarding an audit assignment with the audit partner
  • Ensures assignment profitability is balances with risk mitigation
  • Adheres to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures, including being familiar with and consulting the audit manual and advising junior staff on application of procedures

People: 

  • Plans and co-ordinates all aspects of audit planning, including staffing requirements
  • Efficient and effective management of audit teams on specific assignments
  • Drives trainings to audit teams to enhance quality of deliverables
  • Manages, motivates and coaches team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal
  • Ability to manage/monitor teams working physically or virtually

 

Operations:

  • Leading and executing internal audits, including focus on financial, operational, compliance, anti-fraud, and regulatory risk.
  • Helping the department’s Director and Partner design audit programs that target high-risk areas in the Client controls, systems, and processes.
  • Identifying, drafting, and presenting practical recommendations for internal audit and senior leaders to consider and assisting in the preparation of written audit reports to document findings.
  • Regular engagement with management in key business processes and functions to proactively identify and mitigate risk of non-compliance with rules, laws and regulations.
  • Execute anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption transactional monitoring.
  • Recommendation of control enhancements, both proactively and in response to internal control deficiencies identified.
  • Meet with key business leaders as a part of Internal Audit’s risk assessment to identify compliance risks and mitigating actions.
  • Provide support for investigations as required, including remedial action and control improvement in response.
  • Track the status of all internal and external audit recommendations and associated implementation of remediation and process improvement opportunities
  • Executes testing including inquiry and examination of documentation to corroborate that implementation of remediation and control improvement opportunities was effective.
  • Assist and perform any other duties and responsibilities bestowed upon by Director/Partner.

Mandatory requirements: 

  • Post graduate degree from recognized university.
  • A bachelor’s degree from recognized university.
  • Certifications in Internal Audit such as Certified Internal Auditor
  • Member of a recognized Institute of Internal Auditors
  • Over 8 years of experience in audit and assurance services in a recognized audit firm
  • Over 5 years of experience in Internal Audit and Risk services
  • Over 3 years’ experience as Audit Manager, Internal Audit and Risk in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 audit firm.
  • Experience and evidence of business development
  • Demonstrated focus on quality and strong awareness and management of risk
  • Ability to manage, motivate and lead capacity of work effectively within a team
  • Excellent ICT, interpersonal, supervisory and communication skills

Competitive advantage requirements:

The following expertise is considered a distinct advantage:

  • Demonstrated experience in working in hardship zones and countries
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in foreign languages such as French, Portuguese, Arabic
  • Experience in financial analysis and data analytics.

We will provide commensurate remuneration, opportunities to learn, job satisfaction and challenging game changing assignments.

Candidates who are self-motivated, energetic, articulate, expressive team players are invited to apply for this position. Additionally, availability to start immediately will have an extra advantage.

Interested candidates should e-mail their CV, cover letter stating expected remuneration to: recruit@bakertilly.ke

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

AUDIT MANAGER – FORENSIC SERVICES

Duties and Responsibilities:

Markets: 

  • Actively be involved in the preparation and presentation of proposals for new markets
  • Organizes events to keep clients updated on sector developments
  • Generates innovative solutions to address the clients’ needs
  • Liaises with other departments heads and partners to maximize market opportunities

Clients: 

  • Managing and tracking key client portfolio and work streams
  • Assists the audit partner and director in establishing audit objectives and overall scope
  • Ensures key matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage are properly assessed and dealt with timely
  • Monitor the work of audit team and professional experts
  • Perform quality control reviews on audit work papers and audit files in a timely manner to ensure quality delivered
  • Determines that all audit deliverables reflect the work performed, meet required and standards
  • Finalizes draft reports to management
  • Acts as the key contact for client day-to-day queries
  • Follows through on any concerns regarding an audit assignment with the partner
  • Ensures assignment profitability is balances with risk mitigation
  • Adheres to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures, including being familiar with and consulting the audit manual and advising junior staff on application of procedures

People: 

  • Plans and co-ordinates all aspects of audit planning, including staffing requirements
  • Efficient and effective management of audit teams on specific assignments
  • Drives trainings to audit teams to enhance quality of deliverables
  • Manages, motivates and coaches team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal
  • Ability to manage/monitor teams working physically or virtually

Operations:

 Operations, services, procedures and activities of a forensic laboratory

  • Training in the principles of laboratory management and supervision
  • Execute anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption transactional monitoring.
  • Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
  • Advanced laboratory techniques, procedures and principles
  • Experienced with methods and techniques of forensic evidence collection and evaluation
  • Knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal court proceedings, and proper safety procedures
  • Operation of forensic instruments, equipment and tools
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant codes, laws and regulations
  • Hands-on experience with forensic tools, data analysis software, computers and various programs and data bases
  • Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
  • Organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned.
  • Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Recognize anomalies, formulate hypotheses and take appropriate action.
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision
  • Prepare complex technical written and verbal reports.
  • Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Interpret a variety of technical instructions.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong presentation skills.
  • Assist and perform any other duties and responsibilities bestowed upon by Director/Partner.

 

 

Mandatory requirements: 

  • Post graduate degree from recognized university.
  • A bachelor’s degree from recognized university.
  • Certifications in forensic audits such as Certified, Fraud Examiners
  • Member of a recognized Institute of Forensic Auditors
  • Over 8 years of experience in audit and assurance services in a recognized audit firm
  • Over 5 years of experience in Forensic Audit services
  • Over 3 years’ experience as Audit Manager, Forensic Service in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 audit firm.
  • Experience and evidence of business development
  • Demonstrated focus on quality and strong awareness and management of risk
  • Ability to manage, motivate and lead capacity of work effectively within a team
  • Excellent ICT, interpersonal, supervisory and communication skills

Competitive advantage requirements:

The following expertise is considered a distinct advantage:

  • Demonstrated experience in working in hardship zones and countries
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in foreign languages such as French, Portuguese, Arabic
  • Experience in financial analysis and data analytics.

We will provide commensurate remuneration, opportunities to learn, job satisfaction and challenging game changing assignments.

Candidates who are self-motivated, energetic, articulate, expressive team players are invited to apply for this position. Additionally, availability to start immediately will have an extra advantage.

Interested candidates should e-mail their CV, cover letter stating expected remuneration to: recruit@bakertilly.ke

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

CONSULTING MANAGER – ADVISORY SERVICES

Position Overview:

As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for providing expert advice, strategic guidance, and problem-solving solutions to our clients. Your role will involve engaging with clients, understanding their needs, analyzing data, and delivering actionable recommendations. You will lead consulting projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build strong client relationships. Your expertise and leadership will contribute to the success and growth of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Management: Lead consulting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring project objectives are met. Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, assigning tasks and managing project workflows.
  • Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives, challenges, and requirements.
  • Problem-Solving: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address clients’ business challenges. Work collaboratively with the team to develop innovative and practical solutions that meet client objectives.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among team members. Encourage the exchange of ideas, lessons learned, and best practices to foster professional growth and enhance overall team performance.
  • Reporting and Presentation: Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports, presentations, and other client deliverables that communicate key findings, insights, and recommendations in a compelling manner.
  • Team Leadership and Collaboration: Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to Associate Consultants and project teams. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices. Collaborate with colleagues and subject matter experts to leverage their expertise and enhance project outcomes. Contribute to the development and improvement of consulting methodologies, frameworks, and tools.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance processes and standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality consulting services. Review project deliverables, provide feedback, and ensure compliance with the Firm’s standards.

Qualifications and attributes:

  • CPA and / or ACCA professional qualification and membership
  • Bachelor’s degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • At least three (5) years of experience in a similar position preferably in a professional firm
  • Organized, able to work both independently and in a team setting.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results.
  • Excellent project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver on time and within budget.
  • Excellent Interpersonal and time management skills
  • Should have well rounded experience in corporate finance, transaction advisory services.
  • Experience in insolvency and restructuring and public sector engagements (expenditure verifications, delivery capacity assessments etc.) will be an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other relevant software.
  • Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice.
  • Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills.
  • Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

We will provide commensurate remuneration, opportunities to learn, job satisfaction and challenging game changing assignments.

Candidates who are self-motivated, energetic, articulate, expressive team players are invited to apply for this position. Additionally, availability to start immediately will have an extra advantage.

Interested candidates should e-mail their CV, cover letter stating expected remuneration to: recruit@bakertilly.ke

Only successful candidates will be contacted.