Job Title: Internal Auditor
Reference: IA _2012
Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd
Contract: Permanent
Category: Experienced
Profile Introduction
Our
Client, a leading services provider in the Kenya Capital Markets seeks to
recruit an Internal Auditor responsible in the delivery of timely and effective
work which involves providing independent and objective assurance on the
management of risk and internal controls in the company.
Primary
responsibilities include performing financial, operational, system and process
audits of the company’s business units and outsourced operations and implement
a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the
effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree
in Finance, Accounting or related fields
- CPA (K) or ACCA
qualifications. CISA qualification will be an added advantage.
- Three years of
experience in Auditing
Job Specification- Internal Auditor
Internal Audit
- Plan and
coordinate the timely preparation of annual work plans and budget
estimates as well as outlining key activities to be undertaken to achieve
desired targets.
- Monitor the
administration and use of internal audit policies and procedures, and make
recommendations for change to report compliance with regulatory and
statutory requirements and best practice.
- Perform business
process risk assessment and determine areas of high risk and audit focus
to be incorporated in the annual audit plan for approval by the Internal
Audit Committee and the Board.
- Execute audit
plans and document audit observations, findings and recommendations.
- Examine,
evaluate and report on the adequacy of internal controls and advice
management, CEO and the Board on the same and recommend improvements as
may be required.
- Monitor and
report compliance with overall company policies and procedures
- Identify and
assess IT security risks, policies, procedures and technical standards.
- Develop and
maintain security policies, procedures and technical standards.
- Conduct special
audits and investigations and report on observations, findings and
recommendations.
- Regularly report
and update the Audit Committee on planned reviews, investigations, risk
and any other related ad-hoc activity.
- Prepare
comprehensive written reports.
- Work closely
with external auditors and provide relevant support as required.
Risk Management
- Implement risk
management policies and processes designed to mitigate the risks
associated with the company as approved by the Board
- Regularly review
and assess the integrity of risk control systems and ensure that the risk
policies and strategies communicated to all employees
- Ensure sound
business continuity plans are in place and evaluate contingency plans on
regular basis
- Keep a breast
with external developments relating to the practice of corporate
accountability and the reporting of associated risk, including emerging
and prospective impact
- Provide
independent and objective oversight and review of the information
presented by management on corporate accountability.
- Attend and
participate as Secretary in the Audit Committee meetings. Communicate and
follow reports and recommendations to ensure implementation of action
points as approved by the Committee.
Competencies
- Good
understanding of internal audit, risk, accounting, and business issues
- Knowledge of
internal audit standards and best practices from relevant institutions
such as IIA and ISACA
- Strong
analytical and problem solving skills
- Good leadership
and management skills
- Strong planning
and organization skills
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work
under pressure
How to Apply
If you
are qualified and up to the challenge visitwww.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and
apply online by 5pm, 14th December 2012.
Please
note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
