Job Title: Internal Auditor
Responsible for conducting planned and ad-hoc audits,
reviewing internal controls, examining financial and operational records,
identifying control weaknesses, discussing audit findings with management,
recommending corrective actions, preparing audit reports and work papers, and
following up on audit recommendations. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Accounting, Business, or a related field, CPA(K) or ACCA qualification,
membership in ICPAK, and at least four years’ internal or external audit experience.
The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Position Scope
Reporting
to the Senior Auditor, the successful candidate will be responsible for
executing the plan of audits by carrying out audit procedures.
Key
Responsibilities
Carry out
planned audits as per department’s policies, procedures and best practices;
Ensure
compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records,
reports, operating practices, and documentation;
Discuss
audit findings with the respective managers/Head of Department and recommend
corrective actions / control enhancements where necessary;
Compile
draft reports ;
Perform
post-audit follow-up after submission of reports to determine extent of
implementation of audit recommendations;
Discuss
audit follow up reports with Head of Departments on any pending audit
recommendations;
Research
on best practices & emerging issues;
Carry out
investigative and ad-hoc audit assignments;
Preparing
work papers and weekly reports.
Qualifications / Skills / Experience
Bachelor’s
Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting or related field;
Qualifications
in CPA – (K) or ACCA;
Must be a
member of ICPAK
Minimum
of four (4) years internal or external audit experience
Must
demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice;
Must
demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
Must be a
team player who is able to work cordially in teams;
Must
demonstrate ability to multitask;
Must
demonstrate commitment to operational effectiveness;
Should
have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge;
Should
demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area;
Must have
the ability to communicate for both written and oral communication;
Must be
able to work under pressure;
Must be a
flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to
achieve goals;
Must have
knowledge in use of MS office packages
