Audit Associate Job The Jitu

As an Audit Associate, you will support the organization’s audit, assurance, and internal control functions across various business units and operations. You will work closely with Finance, Risk, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, evaluate internal controls, and provide insights that drive operational efficiency and financial integrity.

The ideal candidate should possess strong technical audit and accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and experience conducting audit engagements in a fast-paced professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Assurance

• Plan and execute audit engagements including risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare audit working papers, findings, and reports in accordance with professional standards.
• Support external audit processes and liaise with regulatory bodies and auditors.

Financial Review & Compliance

• Review financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and applicable regulations.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, statutory requirements, and industry standards.
• Identify control gaps, irregularities, and areas of financial risk, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and management action plans.

Advisory & Process Improvement

• Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial reporting, risk management, and operational processes.
• Support special investigations, forensic reviews, and ad hoc audit assignments.
• Conduct research on emerging audit standards, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of audit methodologies, tools, and internal training initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations, and external advisors on audit-related matters.
• Prepare audit reports, updates, and presentations for senior management.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate audit findings clearly and constructively to relevant teams.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of audit experience, preferably within a public accounting firm, consulting firm, or financial institution.
• Experience in auditing financial institutions such as banks, SACCOs, or credit unions is an added advantage.
• Proven experience conducting audit engagements and liaising with regulatory authorities.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, IFRS, and international auditing standards (ISA).
• Experience using audit and accounting systems such as CCH Axcess, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms is an added advantage.

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