Background

We are a HR Consultancy firm that is very passionate about people and their contribution towards the growth and success of any organization. We create systems that are streamlined towards the attainment of the organizations goals and build the capacity of the organizations employees to deliver results.

Role Purpose

Our client is a well-established professional services firm providing accounting, audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base.The Audit Associate will support external and internal audit engagements while also actively participating in outsourced accounting assignments, reconciliations, and periodic financial reporting for clients.

Key Responsibilities

Audit

• Assist in planning and execution of audit assignments
• Perform audit testing and documentation in line with ICPAK standards
• Prepare working papers and audit schedules
• Participate in stock counts, confirmations, and fieldwork
• Support preparation of audit reports and management letters

Outsourced Accounting

• Maintain client books of accounts (posting, reconciliations, reviews)
• Prepare trial balances and financial statements
• Support VAT, PAYE, withholding tax reviews
• Assist in month-end and year-end closings
• Work with cloud accounting systems (Zoho Books / QuickBooks)

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA (Part I or II) or actively pursuing CPA

Prior experience in audit or outsourced accounting is an added advantage

Strong understanding of basic accounting and audit principles

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Strong ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism

Willingness to learn and grow in a hybrid role

• Assist in planning and execution of audit assignments
• Perform audit testing and documentation in line with ICPAK standards
• Prepare working papers and audit schedules
• Participate in stock counts, confirmations, and fieldwork
• Support preparation of audit reports and management letters
• Maintain client books of accounts (posting, reconciliations, reviews)
• Prepare trial balances and financial statements
• Support VAT, PAYE, withholding tax reviews
• Assist in month-end and year-end closings
• Work with cloud accounting systems (Zoho Books / QuickBooks)

• Strong understanding of basic accounting and audit principles
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Willingness to learn and grow in a hybrid role

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA (Part I or II) or actively pursuing CPA
• Prior experience in audit or outsourced accounting is an added advantage