Audit Associate at People FOCO

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