Job Title: Internal Auditor
Hiring Organization: Anonymous
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: FMCG
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES 80k
-100k
Date Posted: 01/15/2024
Our
client is seeking to hire an Internal Auditor who will be responsible for
evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and
governance processes within the organization. This role involves conducting
internal audits, assessing financial and operational processes, and providing
recommendations to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Risk
Assessment: Evaluate and identify potential risks in various business
operations and provide recommendations to improve risk management
practices.
- Compliance
Audit: Conduct comprehensive audits to ensure adherence to company
policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements and implement control
measures to prevent future non-compliance incidents.
- Operational
Efficiency: Assess and enhance operational processes and controls to
improve efficiencies and overall effectiveness and provide recommendations
to streamline processes and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Reporting
and Documentation: Prepare and present audit reports to management and
monitor the progress and implementation of action plans resulting from
audits.
- Internal
Audits and Controls Evaluation: Conduct periodic assessments to evaluate
the effectiveness of internal control mechanisms, monitor and evaluate the
effectiveness of implemented internal controls.
- Process
Audits: Examine various operational processes within the organization,
such as procurement, production, inventory management, sales, and
distribution. Continuously identify risks, improving controls, and
ensuring adherence to established policies.
- Inventory
Verification: Verify the accuracy of inventory records through physical
counts and reconciliations with the company’s records and give
recommendations on how to solve the inventory discrepancies and control
measures on any potential losses.
- Financial
Analysis and Reporting: Assess the financial performance, liquidity, and
profitability, providing insights to management about potential financial
risks or opportunities.
- Fraud
Detection and Prevention: Play a role in detecting and preventing fraud
within the organization. Assess the company’s anti-fraud measures, conduct
investigations when necessary, and recommend improvements to strengthen
fraud prevention efforts.
Qualifications
and Skills:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5
years of experience in internal audit, preferably within the FMCG
industry.
- Relevant
professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be considered an asset.
- Strong
knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and regulatory
requirements.
- Proficient
in using audit software and data analytics tools.
- Solid
understanding of risk assessment techniques and internal control
frameworks.
- High
ethical standards and professionalism.
How to
Apply
If you
are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience;
please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Internal Auditor – FMCG) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 26th January 2024
