Audit Assistant
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Hand in Hand Eastern Africa is hiring an Audit Assistant in Nairobi to support the Internal Audit function through planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, CPA certification, and 1–2 years of audit or accounting experience.
- One vacancy: REF.NO HEA AA-01/2026
- Nairobi-based full-time role in an NGO
- CPA or equivalent certification is essential
- Requires 1–2 years of audit or accounting experience
- Supports audit planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up
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AUDIT ASSISTANT - REF.NO: HEA AA-01/2026 (1) POSITION
Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA)
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Job summary
The Audit Assistant is responsible for supporting the Internal Audit function in providing independent and objective assurance, compliance, and advisory services through audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities, thereby strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control systems across the organisation.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience
- Level:
- Entry level
- Length:
- 2 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- 1–2 years'
- in audit, accounting, or a related field is essential.
- Exposure to audit processes or internal controls is essential.
- Behavioral competencies
- Sound knowledge of internal audit principles, methodologies, and risk management frameworks.
- Working knowledge of financial and operational audit processes and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Skilled in audit testing, documentation, data analysis, and report writing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other audit tools.
- Strong analytical thinking with keen attention to detail.
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Excellent communication skills and sound professional judgement.
- Good time management with the ability to work under pressure during audit cycles.
- Willingness to travel to branches and field locations.
- Application process
- Qualified and interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV, citing the Position and Reference Number to HiH-EA via Brighter Monday on or before close of business by 16th September 2026.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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- Hand in Hand Eastern Africa is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge or accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.
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Requirements
Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA) is a registered NGO in Kenya and is part of the Hand in Hand global network. The organization started operations in Kenya in October 2010 and is currently operating in 26 Field offices within 33 out of 47 Counties in Kenya. HiH EA has so far mobilized, trained and is training over 354,858 members (80% women, 40% youth) who have created over 334,179 enterprises (30% eco-enterprises) and over 452,272 jobs on the Kenyan Programme.
The organization works with marginalized communities in the areas of economic and social empowerment using a participatory approach aimed at helping people fight poverty and vulnerability. The Hand in Hand enterprise and job creation approach is based on a philosophy of self-help, providing training, skills and support to enable people living in poverty, particularly women, to build and sustain independent, market-based, economic activities. This provides for a higher level of income for them and their families, which in turn contributes to greater food security, better
Education
for children, increased access to healthcare, improved housing and overall improved livelihoods.
Hand in Hand Eastern Africa seeks to fill the below vacancy.
SUMMARY AUDIT ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS. REF.NO: HEA AA-01/2026 (1) POSITION
The Audit Assistant is responsible for supporting the Internal Audit function in providing independent and objective assurance, compliance, and advisory services through audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities, thereby strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control systems across the organisation.
Duties and
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field from a recognized and accredited institution is required.
Professional Certification
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent is essential.
Responsibilities
- Support audit planning and preparation of audit programmes, working papers, and documentation.
- Execute audit fieldwork, control testing, and verification in line with audit methodologies.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and timely audit documentation and draft findings.
- Support risk assessment and monitoring of control effectiveness to inform audit coverage.
- Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and management action plans.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement during audits, including audit meetings and exit discussions.
- Maintain audit quality and compliance with internal audit methodologies and professional standards.
- Provide audit administrative and logistical support, including maintenance of audit files and schedules.