About this role
Audit Intern
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma , Professional Certificate
- Experience 1 - 2 years
- Location Mombasa
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit , Internships
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES.
Internal Audit Support learning/exposure:
- Internal audit assignments under supervision, including reviewing financial and operational records.
- Risk assessments and the review of internal controls.
- Collect, check and organize audit evidence, and prepare clear audit working papers.
- Data analysis, identifying discrepancies and documenting audit findings.
- Preparation of audit reports.
Compliance learning/exposure:
- Compliance with organizational policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Follow up on agreed audit actions and maintain supporting documentation.
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare clear audit working papers and reports.
- Sound judgement, professional skepticism and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good planning, organization and time-management skills.
- Willingness to travel to branches or operational sites when required.
- Basic understanding of internal auditing principles and procedures, risk assessment, internal controls, accounting and financial reporting, regulatory and policy compliance, and audit documentation and evidence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with accounting systems, enterprise resource planning systems or data-analysis tools is an advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management or a related field.
- Professional accounting or auditing studies, such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or CFE, completed or in progress, are an advantage.
- Entry-level candidates may be considered; one to two years’ experience in auditing, accounting, finance, compliance, risk management or internal controls is preferable.
- Experience gained through an audit internship or graduate-trainee program may be accepted.
- Exposure to logistics, shipping, transport, warehousing or other operational environments may be desirable where relevant.
INTEGRITY REQUIREMENTS:
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Demonstrate honesty, objectivity and ethical conduct, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
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No unresolved disciplinary, fraud or integrity-related matters.
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Willingness to comply with the organization’s code of conduct and internal audit charter.
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