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Internal Audit Assistant
2026-05-16T20:19:38+00:00
Talent Grid Africa
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Accounting & Finance, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-05-24T17:00:00+00:00
8

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits across various departments.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform audit testing and document audit findings with sufficient supporting evidence.
  • Prepare accurate audit working papers and assist in drafting audit reports for management review.
  • Monitor compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Assist in identifying process weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and areas of potential risk.
  • Support follow-up audits to ensure implementation of agreed corrective actions and audit recommendations.
  • Analyse accounting records, financial reports, and operational data to identify discrepancies or irregularities.
  • Participate in inventory audits, cash counts, and spot checks where required.
  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity while handling sensitive company information.
  • Work closely with departmental teams to gather audit information and clarify findings.
  • Assist in preparing periodic audit summaries and reports for management.
  • Ensure proper filing and maintenance of audit documentation and records.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • CPA qualification or progress towards CPA certification is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in auditing, accounting, or finance-related roles.
  • Previous experience in internal audit within a retail, FMCG, or corporate environment is preferred.
  • Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good understanding of internal audit procedures, accounting principles, and risk management practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • High integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and audit documentation.
  • Team player with good interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and resilient under pressure.
  • Assist in conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits across various departments.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform audit testing and document audit findings with sufficient supporting evidence.
  • Prepare accurate audit working papers and assist in drafting audit reports for management review.
  • Monitor compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Assist in identifying process weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and areas of potential risk.
  • Support follow-up audits to ensure implementation of agreed corrective actions and audit recommendations.
  • Analyse accounting records, financial reports, and operational data to identify discrepancies or irregularities.
  • Participate in inventory audits, cash counts, and spot checks where required.
  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity while handling sensitive company information.
  • Work closely with departmental teams to gather audit information and clarify findings.
  • Assist in preparing periodic audit summaries and reports for management.
  • Ensure proper filing and maintenance of audit documentation and records.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good understanding of internal audit procedures, accounting principles, and risk management practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • High integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and audit documentation.
  • Team player with good interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and resilient under pressure.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • CPA qualification or progress towards CPA certification is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in auditing, accounting, or finance-related roles.
  • Previous experience in internal audit within a retail, FMCG, or corporate environment is preferred.
  • Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Internal Audit Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Talent Grid Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, May 24 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits across various departments.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform audit testing and document audit findings with sufficient supporting evidence.
  • Prepare accurate audit working papers and assist in drafting audit reports for management review.
  • Monitor compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Assist in identifying process weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and areas of potential risk.
  • Support follow-up audits to ensure implementation of agreed corrective actions and audit recommendations.
  • Analyse accounting records, financial reports, and operational data to identify discrepancies or irregularities.
  • Participate in inventory audits, cash counts, and spot checks where required.
  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity while handling sensitive company information.
  • Work closely with departmental teams to gather audit information and clarify findings.
  • Assist in preparing periodic audit summaries and reports for management.
  • Ensure proper filing and maintenance of audit documentation and records.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • CPA qualification or progress towards CPA certification is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in auditing, accounting, or finance-related roles.
  • Previous experience in internal audit within a retail, FMCG, or corporate environment is preferred.
  • Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good understanding of internal audit procedures, accounting principles, and risk management practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • High integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and audit documentation.
  • Team player with good interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and resilient under pressure.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, May 24 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 16-05-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-05-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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