Internal Auditor Job in Kenya


Internal Auditor  

(Gross Salary: 180K – 250K)

Our client a reputable company in the Service Industry in Nairobi seeks to recruit highly qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Internal Auditor.

Description:

This is a new position in the organization, and hence the candidate should be someone who can formulate the necessary structures and work  quite independently.

Role Objective: 

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for the efficient management and operation of controls and internal  management  systems.

Duties and responsibilities:
  • Conducting risk assessment, preparing internal control time plans and designing the audit test procedures.
  • Carrying out risk based Internal Control reviews.
  • Reviewing the financial reports and accounting practices to evaluate the reliability of management and financial reporting.
  • 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. Testing for compliance with the procedures
  • Facilitating Internal control review meetings and ensuring actions from internal control reports are drawn and agreed with the action holders
  • Preparing and submitting management reports on Internal Control reviews with recommendations for corrective action to the Managing Director within the required time frame.
  • Conducting follow-up reviews, ensuring actions are implemented correctly on a timely basis and maintaining the Key Issue Tracker file on progress of resolution of identified control gaps
  • Liaises with external auditors on operating, financial and on risk management practices
  • Communicates results of internal audit to stakeholders
  • Assists in the implementation of recommendations from internal audit
  • Conducts Investigations on irregularities, drawing up and overseeing implementation of measures to prevent recurrence
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or business management from a recognized university
  • CPA(K), Member of ICPAK
  • At least five years management experience in a hotel or service industry.
  • Knowledge of computer audit packages will be an added advantage.
  • Computer literacy and a good working knowledge of accounting packages and financial systems.
  • CISA of CIA qualification is an added advantage
Desired Skills:
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to pay attention to deadlines
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Detailed understanding of the roles and functions of the internal audit department
  • Good personal Judgment, initiative, creativity and maturity
  • Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism
If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title, (Internal Auditor) on the subject line.

Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands 
(Next To Unga House) Nairobi.