Audit Assistant

Audit Assistant - Job Responsibilities and Duties

May include, but not limited to:

• Forming part of the Audit team
• Be familiar with handling clients and develop a good relationship with them
• Providing clients with relevant insights and staying up to date with pertinent global and local issues to provide clients with cutting edge service
• Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
• Performing tests of control and evaluating clients overall control environment
• Performing the procedures as required by the work programs (i.e Performing and analyzing substantive and analytical procedures)
• Ensure audit documentation meet international standards and quality standards
• Communicates audit findings with manager/partner
• Draft reports
• Produce management reports and consider audit points for discussion with the clients
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

 Taxation duties

May include, but not limited to:

• Gathering taxpayer information
• Computing tax computations (Income tax, PAYE, VAT, etc)
• Attending taxpayer queries
• Attending filing of returns (ITAS and/or manual)
• Resolving taxpayer issues
• Registration of taxes and other related services

Admin duties

May include, but not limited to:

• Office admin, which could include filing, attend the reception desk or running errands

Requirements

Audit Assistant Skills and Qualification:

• Bachelor degree in accounting (or similar). Any work experience in relevant field would be an added advantage.
• Audit as a subject is a must
• Keen attention to detail
• Must possess logic reasoning
• Must possess knowledge of excel
• Must be exceptional in calculations
• Should have knowledge about accounting and audit standards
• Must be organized and hardworking
• Financial skill, reporting, and research skills
• Trustworthy, reliable, and honest
• Punctual, reliable and must possess strong communication skill
• Prioritization skills, and time management
• Flexible and willing to travel and work overtime
• Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English

Closing date is 29 November 2024