External Auditor Job

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Key Responsibilities

Statutory Audit & Financial Verification

• 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.

Tax Compliance & Advisory

• 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.

Internal Controls & Systems Review

• 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.

KRA Engagement & Representation

• 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.

Payroll & Statutory Review

• 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.

Reporting & Advisory

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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

How to Apply

• 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.