Job title: Audit Associate

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Onsite)

Overview:

To assist the team with the planning and administration of audit assignments, enabling completion

to a high standard within agreed timetable and budget and is motivated to perform and committed

to effective client service and the quality of work meets the company’s ethical and professional

standards and supports organizational success.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Assists in the conduct of an audit engagement under supervision and may be responsible for

undertaking small non-complex audits which will involve pre-audit scoping and preparation,

identifying audit risks and performing preliminary evaluation of client’s internal control structure to

identify weaknesses and areas for management consideration and improvement.

• Assists with audit planning procedures including audit tests using the firm’s audit methodology

ensuring that key matters not identified at the planning stage are brought to the attention of the

client management team and assists with assessment.

• Completes allocated tasks to a high standard which meet set reporting and auditing standards.

• Assists with preparation of the simpler financial statements, or reviews client-prepared financial

statement and other management reports to develop understanding and increase knowledge of

various entities and accounting issues.

• Builds confidence in dealing with clients and knowledge of more in depth tasks, developing the

ability to take on more complex engagements and builds relationships to ensure client retention and

growth.

• Acts as an ambassador of the firm, building relationships and promoting the firm at every

opportunity to facilitate new business opportunities.

Skills:

• Ability to develop an understanding of the role and function of audit for a large range of different

entities, in particular financial service clients and an understanding of audit techniques including

planning, interviewing, documentation, testing, conclusions and reporting.

• Is pro-active in developing technical knowledge and understanding of current accounting and audit

regulations and issues.

• Is a team player, but also able to work alone and be a self-starter with a flexible and proactive

approach coupled with an ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

• Has good communication, interpersonal, planning and organizing skills and is able to display

initiative and lateral thinking coupled with the ability to solve simple problems and displays an

analytical thinking ability.

Qualifications/Experience:

• CA inter or CA dropout or BCOM or equivalent.

• Relevant experience necessary and apply that knowledge to gain experience in the role.

Perks and Benefits:

Contract: - 2 Years

Travel: - Once in the 2 years

CTC: - 800USD – 1000USD + 250USD local allowance + Accommodation will be provided by firm.