Corporate Audit & Assurance Executive Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Executive – Corporate Audit & Assurance

Job Code:  E-CA&A/GJ/151026
 
Number of Positions Open: 1

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary: Our Client is one the largest home-grown home and personal care products manufacturing company looking for an Executive – Corporate Audit & Assurance.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Assisting Implementation of ICF, performing process write up, walkthroughs, testing, advising operation on remediations, etc.
  • Undertaking assigned process studies, identifying process improvement suggestions. Validate SOPs.
  • Survey operations, functions or activities, gather information on key business risks and evaluate the adequacy of the controls designed to manage those risks
  • Examine internal controls to detect deficiencies
  • Prepare concise & effective written reports, identify deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective action. Discuss control improvements, risks and suggestions with superiors and senior management.
  • Interface with the business for rigorous follow up for implementation of the recommendation and providing support for the same
Academic & Professional Qualification, Experience:
  • B. Com graduate
  • Professional qualifications in CA / CPA or ACCA
  • Working experience in the Manufacturing Sector
  • Team Player
  • Can handle complex / ambiguous situations associated with any business
Essential Competencies
  • Strength in risk based controls identification, process analysis and documentation
  • Proficiency in maintaining work paper documentation standards and conducting transaction walkthroughs
  • Understanding of processes and business practices across different organizations, with strength in process documentation and analyzing process gaps / improvements
  • Familiarity with system access and configuration controls
  • Performs assurance, consulting and investigative engagements independently. Participates in moderately complex to complex engagements with an appropriate level of supervision, based on skills and experience
  • Good in the areas of financial reporting, accounting, auditing and Information Systems, obtains, analyzes and appraises data, transactions and records as a basis for providing an objective opinion on the performance of the business activity and the effectiveness of key risk management activities.
  • Proficient reports writing & presentation skills
  • Must have ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
  • Effective communication and inter-personal skills, with command over language. Able to articulate verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrating, initiative, flexibility, respect, cooperation and commitment.
Desirable Competencies
  • Knowledge of RCM / ICF
  • Familiarity with IT tools, proficient use of word processing and spreadsheet software and good working knowledge of Oracle / SAP / Ms Dynamics AX.
  • Able to organize and plan work schedule, present ideas effectively, deal constructively with audit exceptions, and prepare reports
  • Experience / comfort in working at start – up environment where everything is not clearly set out.
  • Have wider business understanding in a dynamic business environment
How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on: Executive – Corporate Audit & Assurance

Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume.

Be advised, this job is open to Kenyan nationals only