Regional Internal Auditor - PricewaterhouseCoopers Jobs in Kenya

PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for our clients and their stakeholders.

More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.

We are looking for a dynamic, mature professional to fill the position of
Regional Internal Auditor.

The job is a senior management position which will serve the Africa Central region comprising of Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, & Zambia.

Reporting to the Africa Central Executive committee through the Territory Senior Partner, the successful candidate will be required to:

  • Carry out independent appraisals of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which the firm's financial, physical and other resources are managed and to identify best practices, share them and recommend solutions to address weaknesses
  • To add value by acting as a facilitator in business risk management within operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, and examine policies and procedures and systems in place in Africa Central in all Operational units (Finance, Business Technology Solutions, Human Capital, Office Services and Marketing) and ensure that these are documented by the various departments
  • Determine and set benchmark standards in conjunction with AC functional heads to attain operational efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with the Network standards where applicable
  • Carry out reviews in all Africa Centra! countries using reviewers from existing staff within operational units to carry out reviews in a different country
  • Evaluate the reliability and integrity of information and the efficient and effective use of resources
  • Review compliance with local legislation within the Africa Central countries
  • Report results and make recommendations tomanagement on control weaknesses identified, share best practices and recommend implementation in all Africa Central countries
  • Follow up on the progress of implementation of recommendations and directions
  • Assist leadership in identifying and assessing strategic risks
  • Assist individuals who perform operational and financial activities with risk assessments and action plans in their responsibility areas and facilitate discussions of practical ways to manage or avoid them
  • Carry out special investigations upon request by country leadership/Executive committee

Competencies & Qualifications

  • Recognized professional accounting qualifications
  • A Certified Internal Auditor qualification will be an added advantage
  • Ability to influence senior management
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting and financial records and transaction
  • Knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits
  • Knowledge of computerised accounting and auditing record keeping systems
  • Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports
  • Abliity to lead cross functional teams in internal audit assignments
  • Demonstrated ability to stay at the forefront of emerging technical issues and developments
  • Demonstrated role in execution of innovative solutions and application of technical knowledge and best practices
  • Leads development of new methodologies or approaches to address the needs of the business

Personal Attributes & Abilities

  • Self motivated starter with an ability to drive change
  • Ability to lead cross functional and multicultural teams
  • Over 8 years experience in an internal or external audit function
  • Ability to influence decisions at operational and strategic levels
  • Able to build relationships with line management, staff and senior leaders

An attractive remuneration package commensurate to the position will be offered to the successful candidate.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please register and post your profile on the website
www.pwc.com/ke/careers by 26 March 2010.