Require an Audit Officer in Nairobi, Kenya

Client Accounting Services

• Maintain and prepare accounting records for assigned clients.
  
• Post and review accounting transactions, journals, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
  
• Prepare bank, supplier, customer, payroll, and general ledger reconciliations.
  
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for clients.
  
• Assist clients with bookkeeping and maintenance of proper accounting records.
  
• Review clients' financial records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  
• Assist clients with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and general ledger activities.
  
• Assist in preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
  
• Identify accounting errors and recommend appropriate corrections.
  
• Provide accounting guidance and support to clients when required.
  
• Respond to client queries relating to accounting and taxation matters.
  
• Research technical accounting and tax issues and prepare appropriate recommendations.
  
• Assist clients with tax and accounting implications of business transactions.
  
• Review contracts, invoices, transactions, and other documents from a tax and accounting perspective where required.
  
• Assist clients in resolving accounting and tax discrepancies.
  
• Prepare tax computations, schedules, reconciliations, and advisory reports.
  
• Escalate complex or high-risk tax matters to the Tax Manager or senior management.
  
• Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  

Audit and Assurance Support

• Assist with internal and external audit assignments for clients.
  
• Prepare audit working papers and supporting schedules.
  
• Review financial records and supporting documents as part of audit assignments.
  
• Perform substantive testing and selected internal control procedures under supervision.
  
• Assist in identifying accounting, tax, and control weaknesses.
  
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries.
  
• Assist in drafting audit findings and recommendations.
  
• Follow up on outstanding audit information and client responses.
  
• Ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed.
  
• Assist senior team members during client audit and assurance engagements.
  

Internal Accounting and Tax Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for the organization.
  
• Prepare internal financial reports and reconciliations.
  
• Assist with the organization's tax compliance and statutory filings.
  
• Monitor and reconcile the organization's tax accounts.
  
• Assist with budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, and financial analysis.
  
• Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
  
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
  

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain professional and productive relationships with assigned clients.
  
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding deadlines, information requirements, tax obligations, and accounting matters.
  
• Follow up with clients for required financial and tax documentation.
  
• Ensure client assignments are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
  
• Identify client needs and communicate potential additional accounting, tax, or advisory requirements to management.
  
• Maintain confidentiality of client financial and business information.
  
• Handle client queries professionally and escalate complex matters when necessary.
  

Compliance, Risk and Quality Control

• Ensure work complies with applicable tax laws, accounting standards, professional requirements, and internal procedures.
  
• Maintain proper working papers and supporting documentation for all assignments.
  
• Review work for accuracy before submission to clients or relevant authorities.
  
• Identify potential compliance risks and escalate them promptly.
  
• Assist in maintaining high-quality standards across all client engagements.
  
• Ensure confidential client information is securely handled.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
  
• Membership in a relevant professional accounting body is an advantage.
  
• Additional training in taxation, audit, or financial reporting is an advantage.
  

Experience

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation, audit, or professional services.
  
• Experience working with multiple clients is highly desirable.
  
• Practical experience in tax compliance and accounting.
  
• Experience preparing financial statements and management accounts.
  
• Experience supporting tax audits, investigations, or tax authority queries is an advantage.
  
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.