About this role
Financial Audit Intern
- Job Type Contract
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
- Experience 1 - 2 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit , Internships
Application Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Accounting, Finance or an equivalent relevant field.
- First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in the relevant undergraduate degree.
- Must have completed all degree requirements and either graduated or be awaiting formal graduation.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and auditing standards.
- Excellent numerical, analytical, report-writing and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting or audit tools.
- 1-2 years of relevant practical experience in external audit, internal audit, accounting or financial reporting will be a strong advantage.
- Progress towards CPA(K) qualification, particularly completion of relevant professional examination stages, will be an added advantage.
Key responsibilities will include
- Participate in audit planning, risk assessments and execution of audit procedures.
- Perform substantive testing and verification of financial transactions, balances and supporting documentation.
- Evaluate internal controls and assess compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare complete and well-organised audit working papers.
- Assist in identifying financial reporting risks, control weaknesses and potential irregularities.
- Support the preparation of audit findings, management letters and audit reports.
- Apply relevant International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA) in audit assignments.
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Application Closing Date: 2026-10-23