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Finance and Accounting · Full-time

Recruitment agency · Reeds Africa Consult

External Audit Semi-Senior

Employer not disclosed by agency

NairobiSenior · Not statedCloses Friday, 4 December 2026, 03:00 EATChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

An undisclosed employer is hiring an External Audit Semi-Senior in Nairobi. This full-time role suits candidates with 2 to 4 years of external audit experience who want to work on audit assignments across various industries and guide junior staff.

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What you will do

  • Participate in audit planning, risk assessment, and develop audit programmes.
  • Conduct external audit assignments and perform substantive testing and tests of controls.
  • Examine financial records and accounting systems for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare audit working papers, schedules, and reports.
  • Liaise with client finance teams to obtain audit documentation and follow up on queries.
  • Provide guidance and coaching to junior audit team members.
  • Ensure compliance with auditing standards, professional ethics, and firm policies.

Requirements

  • Have 2 to 4 years of relevant external audit experience in an accounting or audit firm.
  • Demonstrate experience in audit fieldwork and preparing audit working papers.
  • Show experience working with clients across different industries.
  • Experience supervising junior audit staff is preferred.
  • Understand International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  • Have knowledge of audit planning, risk assessment, and substantive testing.
  • Possess strong financial statement analysis and reconciliation skills.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and relevant audit software.
  • Understand Kenyan tax and statutory compliance requirements.
  • Have strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, teamwork skills, and attention to detail.
  • Be able to work under pressure, maintain integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
  • Show initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

The gross monthly salary is KES 75,000.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact before Friday, 4 December 2026.

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