Advisory Trainee

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation of planning documentation, such as project budgets, scoping assessments, and programs according to department standards.
• Assists in the preparation of drafts of reports which include the development of clear, constructive, and actionable recommendations to address findings identified. 
• Determine project scope and assist in developing annual plans.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Document process and prepare findings memorandum.
• Engage in follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Assist in communicating the results of the audit and advisory projects via written reports and oral presentations to management.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or any other relevant field. 
• Secondary school education including the attainment of at least five (5) ‘O’ including English Language and Mathematics and/or two (2) ‘A’ levels.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of updated IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, ISAs and established internal standards and procedures.

Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in an accounting environment or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Peachtree; and Oracle
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.  

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