We are currently looking for Audit assistants who will play a role in assisting in the delivery of projects (internal or external) as assigned. The successful candidates will support audit engagement teams through various technical and administrative tasks to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Managing Tasks:
Perform audit support services to audit engagement/client service teams such as checking financial statement figures, audit confirmation processing, audit file creation and close-out, etc.
Ensure a good relationship with audit engagement/client service teams is maintained in the process of performing work.
Ensure delivery of the KPMG 7 Star service to all audit engagement/client service teams.
Deliver allocated work within the required service level expectations as documented in the service catalogue in the Helpdesk systems.
Team Development:
Work collaboratively, internally and externally.
Share knowledge and work across business lines.
Ensure demonstration of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Personal Development:
Participation in firm-wide activities e.g. graduate recruitment, CSR activities, etc.
Managing own Learning and Development by identifying own learning needs and taking appropriate steps to address these.
Ensure personal leave management and MyPD.
Build industry knowledge through involvement in events, articles and thought leadership.
Active goal setting and review.
Ensuring proper utilization and productivity while observing CPD requirements.
Risk Management:
Ensure risk management through completion of risk management documents and ensure they are signed off and a task code obtained before starting any work.
Complete all tasks as allocated and ensure that they are reviewed by the Partner/Director/Manager/Senior Associate/Associate for risk management compliance prior to sending out any draft or final reports while observing 100% compliance to Quality and Risk Management Policies, Standards and Procedures.
Academic/Professional Qualifications and Experience
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, IT or related relevant degree course with Second Upper degree/GPA 3.0.
Must have attained a mean grade of B in KCSE, Math and English.
This is an entry-level role.
Personal Attributes
Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to build strong relationships with people of diverse personalities.
Global Behavioral Capabilities: Strong demonstration of KPMG’s global behaviors.
Demonstrate and articulate KPMG values.
Strong organizational skills and creativity: Be able to develop new simple approaches to problems.
Compliant with KPMG Code of Conduct, independence rules, and all other applicable firm policies and professional practice standards.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills both written & verbal presentations.
Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
Willingness to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
Attention to detail: Have very good attention to detail.
Pragmatic Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to handle and resolve unstructured problems and provide effective solutions.
Personal and Professional Ethics: Must operate and practice within the professional code of conduct, look and act professional and be honest with self and colleagues.
What We Offer
An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
Continuous learning and development.
Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the KPMG careers portal by clicking the following link: Apply for Audit Assistant Central Team. Ensure you complete your application before the deadline on March 13, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the KPMG careers portal by visiting: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1165683. Ensure you complete your application before the deadline on March 13, 2026.
