Audit Intern

Job Description

Express Shipping and Logistics (EA) Ltd (ESL) was founded in 2001, in Mombasa. We are the bulk cargo shipping & Logistics power behind most of the most successful manufacturers and traders in Eastern Africa. We are a customer focused Shipping & Logistics company.

1. Position: Audit Intern
2. Location: Mombasa

• The ESL Future Leadership Program was started in 2015 to offer eligible candidates an opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in what we do and the industry at large. The program is currently in its 17th Cohort. We seek to give an internship opportunity to a candidate in the following area: Mombasa

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES.

1. Internal Audit Support learning/exposure:

• Internal audit assignments under supervision, including reviewing financial and operational records.
• Risk assessments and the review of internal controls.
• Collect, check and organize audit evidence, and prepare clear audit working papers.
• Data analysis, identifying discrepancies and documenting audit findings.

Preparation of audit reports. 2. Compliance learning/exposure:

• Compliance with organizational policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Follow up on agreed audit actions and maintain supporting documentation.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare clear audit working papers and reports.
• Sound judgement, professional skepticism and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good planning, organization and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel to branches or operational sites when required.
• Basic understanding of internal auditing principles and procedures, risk assessment, internal controls, accounting and financial reporting, regulatory and policy compliance, and audit documentation and evidence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with accounting systems, enterprise resource planning systems or data-analysis tools is an advantage.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management or a related field.
• Professional accounting or auditing studies, such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or CFE, completed or in progress, are an advantage.
• Entry-level candidates may be considered; one to two years’ experience in auditing, accounting, finance, compliance, risk management or internal controls is preferable.
• Experience gained through an audit internship or graduate-trainee program may be accepted.
• Exposure to logistics, shipping, transport, warehousing or other operational environments may be desirable where relevant.

 INTEGRITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate honesty, objectivity and ethical conduct, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• No unresolved disciplinary, fraud or integrity-related matters.
• Willingness to comply with the organization’s code of conduct and internal audit charter.