Financial Audit Intern at Zade Associates LLP

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.