Supervisor

RSM Kuwait

Kuwait City

On-site

KWD 20,000 - 31,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

RSM Kuwait seeks an experienced audit professional to oversee entry-level auditors and guide audit engagements from planning through delivery. You will train staff, develop client relationships, and provide value-added assurance reports while upholding professional standards.

The role emphasizes timely completion of engagements, effective communication within the engagement team, and maintaining quality and compliance with firm policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
One of CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent certifications is preferred.
Strong English and Arabic communication skills.
Experience in audit or assurance services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Oversee the work of entry-level auditors and ensure timely, high-quality engagements.
Assist in planning audits and provide on-the-job training to audit staff.
Develop client relationships and provide value-added services and reports.
Ensure adherence to audit standards and internal processes while maintaining quality control.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Supervision and coaching

Client relation skills

Problem solving

Communication and teamwork

Time management and delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/related field

Partial professional certifications (CPA/CA/ACCA)

Proficiency in English and Arabic (spoken & written)

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Oversee the work of entry-level auditors and ensure that audit engagements are completed efficiently andeffectively. Assist in planning audits and provide on-the-job training to audit employees.

KeyAccountabilities

1) Service Excellence (SE

SE1 Develop client relationships with Lower Management
SE2 Provide added value services / reports
SE3 Listen actively to determine client needs and makes suggestions to engagementmanagement on how Firm can meet those needs.
SE4 Provide exceptional service to exceed client expectations to ensure client satisfaction.
SE7 Resolves client dissatisfactions and complaints promptly and effectively.

2) Marketing and Sales (MS

MS1 Communicates potential add-on opportunities to other departments of the Firm.
MS2 Develops understanding regarding the Firms services offerings.
MS3 Develops a professional network with new and existing clients for generating leads.

3) Management Effectiveness (ME

ME1 Performs assigned tasks within timeframes.
ME2 Communicates & coordinate assigned tasks to engagement team clearly to ensureefficient and effective results
ME3 Demonstrates a general knowledge of the economics of the Firm and the profitabilityof engagements.
ME4 Ensures optimal utilization of staff time.

ME5 Balances workload among team members on a fair basis.

ME6 Supervises multiple engagements concurrently.

ME7 Prepares proper plans and engagement budgets.

ME9 Compliance with international standard - archive CaseWare timely

ME10 Compliance with local regulation - Audit Committee MoM & Invitation

4) Leadership Effectiveness (LE

LE1 Values the team and shows a genuine and active concern for their needs.
LE2 Demonstrates an understanding, respect and appreciation of cultural diversity.
LE3 Adheres to office code of conduct (dress code, punctuality, etc.)
LE4 Anticipates and recognizes problems, assesses alternatives and recommends risk-basedsolutions.
LE5 Works actively to keep others motivated, committed and involved.
LE10 Demonstrates excellent communication skills with clients and team members

5) Engagement Management (EM

EM1 Understands the context of own role within the total engagement.
EM2 Ensures adherence to the Time Sheet filling deadlines.
EM3 Manages the preparation of the engagement plan, budget and ensures appropriateresources are assigned and utilized. EM5 Optimizes profitability on each client through engagement efficiencies and valuepricing.

6) People Development (PD

PD1 Actively supports the integration of new staff into the team.
PD2 Supervises teams assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review ofdeliverables
PD5 Delegates appropriately and challenges subordinates to excel.

7) Self Development (SD

SD1 Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth - “proactively seeks relevantEducation and training opportunities”.
SD2 Demonstrates professional and technical skills learned in training.
SD3 Seek exposure and challenges for different industries.
SD4 Keeps abreast of the new developments in the relevant field through reading / research/ attending webinars / professional certifications.
SD5 Actively seeks on-the-job training to understand own role and responsibilities specific toeach competency area

8) Practice Development (PD

PrD4 Assisting in designing /developing Firm resources such as standard proposals, standardresources for specific services offered.

9) Knowledge Management (KM

KM1 Takes personal responsibility for advancing and improving knowledge sharing.

10) Quality of work / Operation (QoW

QoW1 Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process,circumstances, and risk.
QoW2 Interact with clients to help ensure that the information flow from the client to theaudit team is efficient.
QoW3 Develops specific audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and testobjectives.
QoW4 Obtained, review evidence and ensure audit procedures are performed effectivelyand properly documented in the file.
QoW5 Identifies and refers ethical, accounting and conflict issues to Firm leadership.
QoW6 Ensure proper hard and soft copy of the file been maintained with properreferencing, timely archiving.
QoW7 Ensure properly & timely completion of assigned tasks.
QoW8 Understands all relevant regulations and their impact on the audit.
QoW9 Ensures that the CRM system is updated with the relevant details in a timely manner.
QoW10 Properly utilizing & integrating the Firm Technology tool.
QoW11 Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevantto business on a timely manner.
QoW12 Involves specialists in the engagement, where appropriate.

Requirements

Key SuccessFactors

Strong understanding of audit procedures and standards.
Effective supervision and coaching skills.
Ability to ensure correctness and quality in audit work.
Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Timely completion of assigned engagements with high quality.

Education

Bachelors in Accounting
One of the relevant partial professionalcertifications (i.e. CPA, CA, ACCA) must
Proficiency in spoken and written English andArabic.
Knowledge in CaseWare will be an addedadvantage.

Experience