Audit Trainees job at PKF Zambia Chartered Accountants
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Vacancy title:
Audit Trainees

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Accounting , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

Jobs at:

PKF Zambia Chartered Accountants

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 26 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 18 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the Role
• The audit trainee is responsible for assisting the audit team in conducting audits. This role’s primary responsibility is to support the audit team in conducting audits. The Audit trainee will perform daily hands-on tasks as assigned to him/her, contributing to the development of their professional skills. Under the supervision of a team leader, the successful candidate will be expected to assist in the conduct of audits from start to finish.

Detailed Job Responsibilities
• Assist in preparing and analysing various financial records to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in testing for controls or substantive tests to be performed with due care.
• Assist in checking, inspecting, and reconciling various accounts as per audit programs.
• Assist in preparing bank letters, lawyers’ letters, etc. for clients as per instructions from the audits team
• Assist in analysing client’s statutory records such as VAT, PAYE PACRA returns, etc., making sure that they are prepared in accordance with the law and that the client meets their legal obligation.
• Supports the audit team in fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Will be expected to keep a record of time spent on each activity he/she will be assigned taking into account the budgeted time allocated to each activity.
• Assist in the preparation of the documentation for following up on outstanding documents/matters by the senior/supervisor with clients to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintains effective communication with the engagement team throughout the audit process.

Qualifications and Experience
• Must be a registered ZICA member or a student under the ZICA training scheme
• Must have a professional accounting qualification such as CA Zambia Knowledge Level or Application Level, ZICA Technician or Licentiate, or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. CA Zambia, ACCA, or CIMA will be an added advantage

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong analytical skills
• Uncompromising on integrity and ethics
• Should have the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to change
• Able to manage pressure to meet deadlines
• Able to work late hours were necessary
• Completes own work within timescale and budget
• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Builds constructive relationships with other team members
• Provide relevant feedback to the team leader or supervisor in a timely manner
• Has reasonable knowledge and application of IFRS for SMEs and IFRS
• We offer professional development opportunities in an international environment and for increasing your abilities and skills in various areas.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• NOTES
• The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 September 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Address the applications to The Human Resources Director.
• Please send your application letter and other credentials as a single PDF to jobs@zm.pkf.com  and state the email subject as Audit Trainee Application.

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, September 26 2023
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 18-09-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 18-09-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 18-09-2066
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