Financial Audit Intern

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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Information Systems Audit Intern

Application Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a closely related 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 IT controls, information systems, cybersecurity principles and risk management.
Understanding of IT governance, risk management and control frameworks, such as COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, will be an added advantage.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, documentation and communication skills.
Proficiency in relevant computer applications and data analysis tools.
One to two years of relevant practical experience in IT audit, information systems, IT controls or cybersecurity will be a strong advantage.
Relevant certifications or professional qualifications, including CISA or equivalent, will be an added advantage.

Key responsibilities will include

Assist in evaluating IT general controls, application controls and information systems security.
Participate in IT risk assessments and information systems audit engagements.
Test access controls, system configurations, data integrity and business process controls.
Identify control weaknesses, system vulnerabilities and technology-related risks.
Prepare audit working papers, document findings and contribute to audit reports.
Research emerging technology risks and recommend appropriate control improvements.

Send your CV, application letter and academic credentials to careers@zadeassociates.co.ke