The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate Audit Associate to be based in our Mombasa office, to assist in the delivery of audit projects for our clients. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of accounting and audit procedures and will be eager to embrace the RSM culture and embody our values in everything he/she does.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out an audit, following the audit plan, under the supervision of the field team leader and the team leader.
• Carrying out any other tasks as may be delegated from time to time.
• Working as an effective team member to complete assigned tasks within the time budgeted for those tasks and communicating the engagement progress on a daily basis to the field team leader.
• Ensuring review notes on assigned tasks are resolved within 24 hours or such other time as agreed with the team leader.
• Identifying engagement issues and communicating these, as they arise, to the team leader.
• Effectively documenting work to performance standards.
• Actively developing technical skills on the job and through formal training and complying with the firm’s CPD requirements.
• Building working relationships with the client.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certifications preferred – CPA (Kenya) or ACCA – ongoing or completed.
• Candidates with a minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of audit/accounting/finance internship or work experience are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with Kenyan regulatory frameworks is desirable.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Skills and competencies

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about their career and committed to professional growth.

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Core competence in audit.
• Fluency in MS Office applications.
• Fast learner and comfortable with new challenges.
• Integrity and reliability.
• A team player.
• Good communication and social skills.
• Commitment to complete tasks within the agreed timelines.
• Fluency in English and excellent research and report writing skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to take initiative.

The deadline for applications is Friday, 23rd January 2026