Intern Job in Kenya – Audit

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. 

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. 

At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Applications are invited for the following position:  

Audit Intern
 

Sector: Finance           
 
Location: Kenya           
 
Employee Type: Intern           
 
Employee Category: Not Applicable           
Job Purpose / Objective: The Audit Intern will assist the internal audit unit in preparing for audits of country offices by assembling information, analyzing data and defining populations of transactions for sampling.

The Audit Intern will also communicate information needs and requests to country office management / personnel.

Summary of Key Functions:


Work to perform includes but is not limited to:
  • Request and/or follow up with country office management/personnel for needed information to plan and execute country office audits.
  • Assemble the relevant information required for audits of IRC’s country offices.
  • Obtain or prepare background information for the country offices being audited.
  • Analyze financial data for country offices and their grants
  • Assemble the populations of relevant transactions (checks, purchase requisitions, grants, etc.) for analysis and sampling.
  • Perform tests of operating, reporting and compliance controls where appropriate.
  • Assemble work papers for country office audits where appropriate.
  • Organize and maintain information and data for country offices.
  • Research topical areas such as country payroll tax regulations.
Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum CPA II qualification.
Required Experience & Competencies:
  • Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Understanding of basic accounting and auditing principles
  • Attention to detail
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with deadlines without close supervision
How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.

International allowances are not available for this position. 

Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC leading the way from harm to home.
 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.