Company background:

RSM Eastern Africa LLP is a member firm of the RSM network, a world leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to entrepreneurial growth-focused organisations globally. The network has a combined staff of over 65,000 with 900 offices across 120 countries and in each of the top 40 major business centres.
 

RSMEA was founded in 2004 and has developed a powerful network of offices across East Africa. The factor that links RSM member firms is its Purpose - THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD which is rooted in RSM’s unwavering focus on our principles of collaboration, understanding and providing relevant insights and solutions by:  gaining a deep understanding of what matters to our clients; building a long-term relationship through a client-centric focus; sharing insights of our local and global experts; and design-thinking and co-creating solutions. This client-centric approach ensures that we acquire a deep understanding of our client needs, that empowers businesses to move forward and realise their full potential.  
 

RSM in East Africa specialises in Audit & Assurance, Transaction Advisory, Tax Services, Management Consulting, Risk Advisory, and Outsourcing. RSMEA clients range from growth-focused entrepreneurial businesses through to leading multi-national organisations across many sectors and operating nationally and across borders.

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.

     

VIEW OUR VALUES HERE

If you meet the criteria for this role, and are inspired to build strong, collaborative and lasting relationships with our stakeholders; gain a deep understanding of our clients' needs; ensuring every client benefit from tailored thinking and you resonate with our values, fill out your application by clicking HERE. The deadline for applications is Friday, 23rd January 2026.  Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

 

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