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