EXTERNAL AUDITOR (PART-TIME)
Job summary
Conduct external statutory audits of financial statements and accounting records
Job descriptions & requirements
- Conduct external statutory audits of financial statements and accounting records.
- Verify accuracy of financial reports, ledgers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Review VAT returns, payroll records, and statutory deductions for compliance.
- Ensure financial records comply with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assess compliance with tax regulations including VAT, PAYE, corporate tax, and other statutory obligations.
- Identify tax risks, discrepancies, and areas of non-compliance.
- Support preparation and review of tax submissions and filings.
- Provide advisory on tax compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and financial management systems.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies and governance frameworks.
- Conduct risk assessments related to financial and operational processes.
- Represent the company in meetings and engagements with Kenya Revenue Authority officials.
- Respond to audit queries, tax assessments, and compliance issues raised by regulatory authorities.
- Support resolution of disputes, penalties, and unpaid statutory obligations.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication with tax authorities.
- Review payroll systems to ensure correct computation of deductions and statutory remittances.
- Investigate and resolve issues related to unpaid statutory obligations and penalties.
- Ensure compliance with labor and tax laws in payroll processing.
- Prepare detailed audit reports, findings, and recommendations.
- Present audit results to management and stakeholders.
- Advise management on financial compliance improvements and best practices.
- Support continuous improvement of accounting and financial systems.
- Degree in Finance or related field & CPA-K
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in statutory audit and tax audit functions.
- Strong experience in financial reporting, VAT, payroll audits, and tax compliance.
- Experience dealing with regulatory bodies, especially KRA, is required.
- Prior experience in external audit firms or consultancy is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of tax laws, audit standards, and financial regulations
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
- Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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