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.