Audit Trainee
Uganda * Full-time
Ardenfield
Category: AUDIT
Total Positions: 01
Location: Uganda
Full-time
Salary: not mentioned
Posted 4 hours ago
Description
Role Overview
The role supports the audit team in executing audit assignments under the supervision of Audit Seniors and Audit Manager.
Responsibilities
- Assist in carrying out audit assignments for multiple clients.
- Obtain an understanding of client businesses and operations.
- Perform audit testing and document findings clearly.
- Prepare and maintain accurate audit working papers.
- Verify financial records including assets, liabilities, income, and expenses.
- Identify and report inconsistencies, errors, or unusual transactions.
- Assist in evaluating internal control systems and highlight weaknesses.
- Participate in stock counts and field audit assignments.
- Support preparation of financial statements and audit reports.
- Follow up on audit queries with clients in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards including ICPAU guidelines.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Audit Senior, Manager, or Partners
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Recent graduate or up to one year of relevant work experience.
- Progression in a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CPA is an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting and auditing principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel .
- Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong teamwork and organizational skills.
- Flexibility to travel to client sites when required.
- Interest in external audit, financial reporting and assurance services.
- Knowledge of accounting software and data analysis tools is an added advantage.
- Commitment to pursuing a professional accounting qualification and developing a career in audit.
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