Finance and Accounting · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Reeds Africa ConsultExternal Audit Semi-Senior
Employer not disclosed by agency

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.