Vivo Activewear
Job Vacancy: Internal Audit Assistant
Vivo Activewear is a retail clothing business started in 2011.
In just over 10 years of operation, Vivo has blossomed into the
“go-to” store for stylish yet comfortable, functional and affordable women’s
clothing.
Vivo currently has 20 physical stores in Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nakuru and Mombasa in Kenya and one store in Kigali Rwanda.
The brand is known for its bright, versatile, colourful and edgy
styles. Vivo clothes appeal across the board, and in particular to anyone who
enjoys style and is young at heart.
Job Purpose: We are looking to hire
an Internal Audit Assistant. Reporting to Internal Auditor the candidate will
be responsible for the examination and analysis of business records, accounting
systems and records of company assets to evaluate relevant risks, determine
financial status and operating performance, and prepare timely audit reports
with recommendations for review by the internal auditor.
The candidate will need to be proactive, detail oriented and
self-motivated. This role requires a team player of irreproachable integrity.
The role involves bouncing between detailed tasks, leading audit
activities, building reports, and building accountability.
Key responsibilities for
this role includes:-
Financial Management /
Risks / Reporting
· Examine specific
components of the financial statements to ensure that they are accurate and
comply with laws and regulations.
· Assess financial and
operations records and procedures, draft reports with best-practices
recommendations for review by the internal auditor.
· Identify and recommend
ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits.
· Ensure all laid down
financial processes are followed at all times and review for regular and timely
compliance with financial system controls.
· Draft report of audit
results for review by the Internal Auditor.
· Coordinate with external
auditors as needed in their review of the control environment and financial
statements
· Perform both announced
and unannounced audits in the different business segments.
Inventory & Supply
Chain Management
· Perform random cycle
counts of stock across all business locations and prepare variance reports and
recommendations for review by the internal auditor.
· Finding, reporting and
recommending controls to stop fraud and systematic errors.
· Carry out stock
reconciliations across the business.
Risk
· Identify and assess
areas of significant business risk.
· Identify and reduce all
business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of
controls.
· Effective implementation
of the annual Internal Audit plan.
Knowledge &
Experience
· CPA II.
· Bachelor’s degree in a
business-related discipline.
· Two years of work
experience in an internal audit environment.
Skills &
Competencies
· Good communication
skills both written and verbal
· Financial analysis and
reporting skills
· Good financial controls
· Strong leadership skills
How to Apply
Apply by sending your motivation letter and CV with subject
“Internal Assistant Audit Position” to: recruitment@vivoactivewear.com to be
received no later than 10th November 2022 close of business.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.