Vacant Position: Audit Assistant
Background Information: Our client, a busy Audit and consulting Firm based along Ngong Road, would like to fill the above vacant position.
General Position Description: Reporting
to the Managing Director the Audit Assistant will be responsible for conducting
audit assignments in accordance with international standards on auditing (ISA)
with minimum supervision, preparation of complete financial statements in
compliance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS), review of
client books of accounts with a view to ensuring compliance with generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAPs), prepare returns in compliance with tax
regulations using itax and demonstrate knowledge of PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and other
statutory deductions. Background Information: Our client, a busy Audit and consulting Firm based along Ngong Road, would like to fill the above vacant position.
The audit assistant must demonstrate
technical knowledge of accounting and auditing.
Specific Duties
Specific Duties
Specifically the Audit Assistant will
be tasked with the following duties;
- Participate in opening meetings with the
client to explain the scope and objectives of the audit engagement and
provide an overview of all the necessary steps.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the
business processes and scope for assigned audits and document the process
using working papers
- Identify and document inherent risks and controls
within client business
- Conduct an audit assignment using designed
audit programs
- Generate and prepare complete sets of
financial statements i.e. income statements, statement of financial
position and cash flow statements with accompanying notes.
- Propose practical and value adding
recommendations to address control weaknesses or process inefficiencies
- Interpret Financial Statements
- Prepare an informative audit report to
effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the client.
- Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor
Person Specification
The ideal candidate for the position
should be a B Com holder, a CPA K or equivalent professional qualification,
with 2 years relevant working experience, has a good understanding of
compliance requirements including the iTax, excellent analytical skills and
knowledge of accounting softwares.
S/he should be a team player who can
intelligently relate to clients and can work under minimum supervision.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates who fit the
above criteria and are eligible to apply should send their application letter
and updated CV in one document clearly marked “ APPLICATION FOR AUDIT
ASSISTANT” by email to career@hrpartner-ltd.com so as to reach not later
October 20, 2015.
Kindly indicate your current and
expected Salary.
