We are an international development firm specializing in four pivotal domains that collectively aim to promote prosperity and resilience, specifically in underdeveloped, fragile, and conflict-affected contexts. Our expertise spans research and analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), institutional strengthening, and social and behavior change communication (SBCC).

We empower communities under pressure from conflict or its aftermath, and in underdeveloped, fragile, and conflict-affected contexts generally, to reclaim their own agency and build prosperous economies and resilient societies.

We collaborate with governments, civil society organizations, international aid and development organizations, and corporations through a combination of robust, data-driven research and deep, place-based engagement to make international development more effective, inclusive, and sustainable.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website at https://www.adroitassociates.org and explore our portfolio, mission, and the values that drive us. We are proud of our track record, and we believe that Adroit Associates is a place where your engagement can truly thrive.

We are seeking a highly analytical Junior to support economic and financial analysis, data modelling, and reporting for our clients’ projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong quantitative skills, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to driving data-driven insights.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Vouching & Transaction Testing

• Perform vouching procedures by examining supporting documents (e.g., invoices, receipts, contracts) to verify the authenticity and accuracy of recorded transactions.
• Conduct sample testing of financial data (e.g., expenses, revenues, cash transactions) under supervision, ensuring alignment with audit plans.
• Verify compliance of transactions with client policies, funding agreements, and regulatory requirements.

Fieldwork Support

• Assist Audit Seniors/Managers during on-site audits by gathering, organizing, and reviewing physical/digital financial records at client locations.
• Participate in inventory counts, asset verifications, and other fieldwork activities to validate the existence and condition of assets.
• Document fieldwork findings in clear, concise working papers for review by senior team members.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare audit workpapers to evidence testing procedures, including cross-referencing supporting documents to ledger entries.
• Flag discrepancies, anomalies, or unsupported transactions to Audit Seniors/Managers for further investigation.
• Assist in drafting sections of audit reports by summarizing testing outcomes and compliance issues.

Learning & Collaboration

• Work closely with audit seniors to understand audit objectives, sampling methodologies, and testing protocols.
• Shadow senior team members during client interviews and control testing to develop technical skills.
• Participate in debrief sessions to review findings and incorporate feedback into work outputs.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Pursuing or willingness to pursue professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CIA) is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in auditing, accounting, or finance.
• Internships in audit firms or finance departments are preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Basic proficiency in Excel (e.g., sorting, filtering, pivot tables) for data compilation.
• Familiarity with audit and accounting software’s (e.g., QuickBooks) is advantageous.

Language:

• Fluency in English; ability to interpret financial documents in local languages is a plus.

Key Competencies for Audit Junior

• Vouching & Verification: Ability to trace transactions from source documents to financial statements.
• Fieldwork Execution: Comfort working on-site at client offices, factories, or warehouses.
• Adaptability: Willingness to take direction, absorb feedback, and adjust work methods.
• Team Collaboration: Proactive participation in team discussions and task completion.

Adroit Associates Values

• Passion for Positive Change: We place the lives of communities at the forefront of all our work.
• Commitment to Quality: We are rigorous, robust, and evidence-based in the work we undertake.
• Upholding Integrity: We abide by the highest professional and ethical principles in everything we do.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: We strive to be the best at what we do by maintaining an internal culture of critical thinking and learning.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume in PDF format to jobs@adroitassociates.org  Immediately and before May 15, 2025.

Note:

1. Please mention the position and vacancy number in the subject line of your email (Audit Junior, AA-VA-221); otherwise, your application may not be considered.
2. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.