Our
client, a well-known company in the logistics industry in Kenya is looking for
an experienced, results-oriented and energetic individual for the following
position:
Job
Title: Internal
Auditor
Job
Summary: The
job holder shall play a central role of performing internal audits with a view
to identify underlying business risks, examining and evaluating the adequacy,
effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s internal control systems and
procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations and enhance
internal controls, developing and promoting an internal controls culture and
reducing costs.
Main Duties
The
following duties and responsibilities are attributed to this position:
- Continuously
evaluating the Company’s internal controls, processes, policies and
procedures to ensure that they are adequate, effective and in compliance
with regulatory principles, industry standards and corporate guidelines;
give recommendations on improvement and monitor implementation
- Setting
up internal audit systems and developing manuals and SOPs for the internal
audit function
- Carrying
out risk-based audit reviews to assess the effectiveness of risk
management and the adequacy of internal controls
- Ascertaining
the effectiveness with which the company’s assets are accounted for and
safeguarded from all kinds of losses
- Carrying
out periodic spot checks on processes and records for selected high risk
operating functions
- Coordinating
the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures with key
emphasis on the adequacy of controls
- Documenting
results of audit fieldwork and drafting of internal audit reports
- Carrying
out special audits or investigations as may be required from time to time
- Following
up reviews and assessing implementation of management action plans to
address internal control deficiencies
- Auditing
and verifying financial statement items and analytics
- Systems
and compliance testing
- Checking
compliance with process manuals, relevant legislation and other
regulations
- Investigation
of incidences
- Planning
and executing audit assignments as and when they fall due
- Preparing
and presenting audit plans, management reports, monthly/quarterly audit
reports, monthly/quarterly updates
- Demonstrating
successful implementation of audit recommendations
- Timely
planning and execution of internal / external audit activities
- Assisting
the development of an internal control culture, including training to
staff
- Monitoring
the trends, best practice and developments in the internal audit arena
- Spearheading
the quarterly review of the audit plan
- Liaising
with the external auditor on internal control issues
- Maintenance
and archiving of audit reports and audit working papers for internal and
external audit assignments
- Conducting
investigations to identify any lapses or fraudulent transactions as when
required with a view to recommending further controls to avoid future
losses
- Initiating
and organizing peer reviews of the audit reports to ensure these capture
all the relevant value adding issues and are understood by the teams
- Updating
the audit programs to ensure all processes and operations of the business
functions are audited comprehensively
- Any
other duties as may be allocated from time to time
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent
- Full
ACCA/CIMA/CPA (K) qualification
- Member
of the Institute of Auditors / CIS
Skills & Work Experience
- At
least 7 years of experience with at least 3 years’ experience in internal
audit, internal controls, compliance and risk management, and audit
techniques (work programs, tests, sampling, documentation, reports etc.)
- Proficiency
in the Microsoft Office Suite of Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Experience
in Internal Audit practice
- Experience
of working with Directors, the C-Suite and Senior Management level
executives
- Knowledge
of internal audit principles
- Expertise
in internal audit, risk and control functions
- Experience
in Financial administration and expenses management
Personal Qualities & Behavioral Traits
- Integrity
- Strong
ethical values
- High
initiative
- Excellent
communication skills (written and spoken English)
- Attentive
to detail
- Informed
- Proactive
- Trustworthy
- Flexible
- Resilient
- Fluent
written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Strong
interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation, planning and administration
skills
- No-nonsense
approach to work, common sense and logical thinking
- Excellent
presentation, organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Committed
to the job and mature with the ability to persuade and influence
- Ability
to prioritize work and to thrive under pressure
How to Apply
Interested qualified candidates are encouraged to send their updated CVs to the following email address:
opsrecruiter@yahoo.com
Please note that CVs shall be shortlisted on a first-come-first-served basis.
While
we appreciate all applications we regret that only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
Please
note that CVs shall be shortlisted on a first-come-first-served basis.
“We are an equal opportunity employer”