Zade Associates LLP, a professional accounting, auditing, and business advisory firm, is seeking a talented, analytical and driven graduate to join our team as a Financial Audit Intern and build a career in audit and assurance.
Application Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Accounting, Finance or an equivalent relevant field.
- First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in the relevant undergraduate degree.
- Must have completed all degree requirements and either graduated or be awaiting formal graduation.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and auditing standards.
- Excellent numerical, analytical, report-writing and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting or audit tools.
- 1-2 years of relevant practical experience in external audit, internal audit, accounting or financial reporting will be a strong advantage.
- Progress towards CPA(K) qualification, particularly completion of relevant professional examination stages, will be an added advantage.
What you’ll do
Key responsibilities will include
- Participate in audit planning, risk assessments and execution of audit procedures.
- Perform substantive testing and verification of financial transactions, balances and supporting documentation.
- Evaluate internal controls and assess compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare complete and well-organised audit working papers.
- Assist in identifying financial reporting risks, control weaknesses and potential irregularities.
- Support the preparation of audit findings, management letters and audit reports.
- Apply relevant International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA) in audit assignments.