Wananchi Group
Job Title: Internal Audit Assistant
Department: Finance
Location: Nairobi
Employment Status / Type: Permanent
Position Reporting to: Group Auditor
Manages Others: No
Titles & Number of Positions Managed: None
Job Purpose / Summary: You will be responsible for conducting
internal audit reviews from planning to reporting with minimal supervision. You
will also work closely with auditees to ensure audit recommendations arising
from previous internal and external audits are promptly implemented. Also
monitor financial and operational metrics, and work with other departments to
continuously improve business processes whilst ensuring best practices in
internal control.
Key Roles:
Execute internal audit engagements as directed by
the group auditor.
Document all audit working papers to the expected
quality and ensure these are reviewed prior to sign off.
Prepare audit reports to acceptable standards using
set templates for review by the group auditor at the completion of every audit
assignment
Engage auditee’s constantly in following up the
implementation of Internal and External Audit recommendations and provide
inputs to the monthly status reports by the end of every month.
Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s
interventions.
Prepare training material for trainings on Fraud and
ABC policies and provide guidance on implementation of the same when consulted.
Update the risk register with emerging risks
reported from the audit team, with issues from internal and external audit
reports to ensure the risk register is accurate and current at all times.
To conduct snap checks on key high risk areas on a
regular basis as directed by the senior auditor.
To participate in fraud investigations to the
required standards and provide actionable recommendations to the investigating
lead.
Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned that is
consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.
Desired Qualifications:
Academic
Bachelors' degree in Business or IT
Professional
CISA / CISM
CPA(K)
Experience
Minimum 4 years cumulative experience in either
internal or external audit
Above Average IT skills and relevant experience in
IS Audits will be a distinct advantage.
Experience in data analysis, data reconciliation and
data presentation
Good Knowledge of general accounting principle and
practices
Desired Attributes:
Personality traits Excellent communication &
presentation skills.
Highly motivated individual, creative, with proven
ability to work under pressure.
Ability to convey information in a clear and concise
manner & to perform functions with accuracy.
Integrity and confidentiality.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
candidates to submit their applications including a detailed CV and day time
telephone contact to recruit@ke.wananchi.com on or before 29th May 2023.
The subject line should read
Internal Audit Assistant.
Wananchi Group is an equal
opportunity employer and will offer competitive remuneration and benefits to
the right candidate.
Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
Note: Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
