Audit Interns

KKCO East Africa is an independent accounting and advisory firm of Certified Public Accountants situated in Kenya with a vision for significant growth across the continent of Africa.

We’re looking for passionate, detail-oriented, and driven individuals to join our team as Audit Interns. If you’re a CPA or ACCA finalist with a degree in Accounting or Finance and have excellent communication skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Role: Audit Internship

Reports to: Audit Senior

Department: Audit and Assurance

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The audit internship responsibilities revolve around provision of assistance in verification of audit trail and support in all audit assignments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Advisory

• Execute audit assistant functions to check the accuracy of accounting systems and procedures.
• Review, assess and recommend changes in accounting systems and controls of a business unit.
• Verify and inspect accounts receivable and payable ledgers and general ledgers for its accuracy.
• Check, inspect and reconcile bank deposits and payments.
• Inspect, test and assess software and hardware systems for its failure.
• Check all accounting and clients’ databases are updated and functioning properly.
• Study, inspect and assess, budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements and records.
• Review and recommend changes in internal controls.
• Check and verify accounting books and records are in conformity with industry practices and corporate policies.
• Ensure compliance of regulatory guidelines and generally accepted auditing standards.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Quality and neatness
• Timeliness of reports
• Responsive to client needs
• Positive attitude

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES.

Qualification

• Minimum education level: Bachelor’s degree in finance/Accounting from a recognized institution
• CPA(Finalist)
• ACCA (Finalist)

 Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail and organized
• Proactive and team player
• Ability to handle pressure
• Have a positive attitude and the drive to excel
• Requires minimum supervision
• Good communication skill
• Demonstrates Leadership abilities