Audit Associate Deloitte - Nairobi

Deloitte Kenya is looking for young graduates to fill the positions of Audit Associate based in the Nairobi office. The position holder will undergo training and carry out audit functions with the aim of becoming a qualified Accountant/Auditor. He/She will work under direct supervision and guidance of Audit Seniors and Managers.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Assist in planning work on assigned segments of the audit.
• Execute detailed audit procedures, including reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports and procedures and conducting audit tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions as to the fair representation of client financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports and analytical reviews, as necessary.
• Prepare work papers which record and summarise audit procedures performed and ensure that working paper are files have approved firm guidelines.
• Assist in developing recommendations for corrective action/improvement.
• Ensure assigned work is completed within agreed time frames and carried out per approved methodologies and standards and within agreed budgets.
• Keep the manager updated on any issues arising from the assignment.
• Assist with departmental administration tasks such as filing and updating of client files.
• Leverage knowledge and contribute to proper knowledge management within the department.

The ideal candidate for this position should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have at least an Upper Second class honours degree.
• Have at least B plus Aggregate score in KCSE (or its equivalent)
• Have at least a B plus (or equivalent grade) in both Mathematics and English.
• Be interested in pursuing a career in Audit and Accounting.
• Have good numerical and analytical skills.
• Be willing to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
• Be results oriented and able to meet tight deadlines; and

Note that:

• Prior experience in this kind of work is not a requirement for this position.
• Successful candidates will be required to pursue a professional accounting course, which will be financed by the firm.
• Those who are already undertaking studies in CPA/ACCA leading to qualification as an accountant will have an added advantage.

Compensation package: To the successful candidate, the Firm will offer a competitive compensation package which includes an annual bonus based on individual performance.

Training and development: Consistent with Deloitte Global Firm initiatives, we offer innovative, market-driven learning programs to develop our people and grow their careers.

Closing date: 30 April 2012

Additional Information

Posted:

March 12, 2012

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Entry level

Functions:

Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, General Business

Industries:

Financial Services, Investment Management, Management Consulting

Employer Job ID:

EAK-57170-EK

Job ID:

2688882

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