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.

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

• 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.

• 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

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