Position
Title: Internal
Auditor
Reports to: Director – Internal Audit
Reports to: Director – Internal Audit
Office
Location: Nairobi
Kenya
Purpose of Position: The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing audits of functions and activities as assigned by Internal Audit management.
Purpose of Position: The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing audits of functions and activities as assigned by Internal Audit management.
The primary focus of this position is financial and operational
audit activities.
Responsibilities:
The
Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for:
- performing
audits of assigned functions including financial, operational and
information technology audits;
- developing
the planning memo and audit program for each audit project and completing
fieldwork;
- preparing
the draft audit report reflecting an overview of the function reviewed,
conclusion regarding the design and operating effectiveness of internal
controls and opportunities for enhancing internal controls and/or
operational efficiencies;
- making
oral presentations of audit findings to management and periodically to
senior management;
- Effectively
planning and executing the company’s audit program for all business
cycles;
- maintaining
the database of prior audit recommendations and coordinating the follow-up
by internal audit personnel to validate resolution of the issues;
- assist
internal audit management with the preparation of reports to be
distributed to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors;
- maintaining
the internal audit library of audit documentation;
- supervising
internal audit staff personnel; and,
- developing
and maintaining productive working relationships with all levels of
management.
Requirements:
- A
bachelor degree in accounting
- Four
or more years of public accounting/audit experience
- A
minimum of one professional certification (CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE)
- Strong
computer skills (advanced Excel skills and knowledge of SAP and ACL Data
Analytics tool)
- Ability
to multi-task and work on various audits and projects in different phases
- Ability
to make good judgments based upon observations and supporting information
- Exceptional
interpersonal skills, including oral and written communications,
listening, interviewing, fostering open communications, facilitating and
influencing
- Be
highly analytical and inquisitive, dig deep to obtain a solid
understanding of business processes and controls
- Take
responsibility for assigned tasks, understanding and achieving
expectations
- Recognize
opportunities and propose solutions to improve business processes
- Share
knowledge of audit tools and technology with other department personnel to
enhance the internal processes and methodologies
- Absolute commitment to timely delivery of a quality, 100% accurate, product
Qualified candidates to forward their cv to
cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 20th Jan 2016 and at the Subject of the email
indicate the name of the position applying for.