Innovus Risk & Advisory LLP is part of Innovus Group, and, Exclusive Partner of WONE Global in Kenya. WONE Global is a unified, international firm in Law, Tax, Audit, Accounting, and Business Advisory.

Innovus Group is founded and led by a team of networked experts with strategic insight and industry-gained experience in business and technology including financial management, ICT risk and strategy, business strategy planning and execution. Our areas of expertise include accountancy, audit and assurance, tax advisory and compliance, business development and marketing, customer relationship management, business start-ups and turnarounds, corporate training and business thought leadership.

The opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and technically strong, proactive Audit Semi-senior to join our audit team in our Mombasa office, to support the planning and delivery of high-quality audit engagements across our client base. The ideal candidate should have sound knowledge of accounting and audit procedures and have hands-on experience in testing and documentation of audit evidence, identification and escalation of audit risks, and contribution to client recommendations that strengthen internal controls and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a business-related course.

• Qualified CPA(K) or ACCA.

Skills and competencies

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of audit work experience in a similar position.

• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office

• Team player

• Fast learner

• Good communication skills

• Fluency in English

• Ability to work under pressure and minimal supervision

Reporting lines

Audit Supervisor

Duties

• Carrying out an audit, following the audit plan, under the supervision of the Audit Supervisor.

• Support the development of audit plans, including risk assessment and tailored audit approach.

• Ensuring review notes on assignments are resolved within a reasonable time frame as agreed with the Audit Supervisor.

• Identifying engagement issues and communicating these, as they arise, to the Audit Supervisor.

• Effectively documenting work to the firm’s standards and ensuring compliance with ISAs.

• Reviewing working papers, supervising and providing coaching to junior team members.

• Contribute to efficient audit budgeting, time management and timely completion of assignments.

• Responding to client correspondence/queries in a timely manner.

• Actively developing technical skills on the job and through formal training and complying with the firm’s CPD requirements.

• Building working relationships with the client.

• Carrying out any other tasks as may be delegated from time to time