Internal Audit Assistant Job in Kenya

Kenafric Industries Limited
 
Internal Audit Assistant 

Job Description: The audit assistant is responsible for ensuring that all of the company's financial policies and procedures are effective, accurate and in accordance with industry practices and audit standards. 

The candidate shall add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. 

The audit assistant shall work within the internal audit department and is tasked with the audit of financial information, systems and processes and verify if the accounts receivables, payables , general ledger  and inventory  are accurate and  complete and in accordance with the company accounting policy and procedures.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide significant assistance and support to the internal audit department in reviewing the company’s internal controls and procedures.
  • Audit of suppliers accounting documents to establish the accuracy and completeness before they are posted in the accounting system.
  • Check and inspect the accuracy of accounts payables debit notes raised by accounts department.
  • Under the supervision of internal auditor analyse individual supplier or customer accounts and establish the accuracy of the balance in the statement.
  • Vouch petty cash vouchers once posted before they are filed by accounts department.
  • Participate in company stock takes and data analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with internal control procedure in the company.
  • Prepare audit paperwork in accordance with standards and requirements.
  • Establish working relationships with company's staff, business partners and clients.
  • Be prepared to execute and plan for any additional assignment as instructed by seniors or the Directors.
Required skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills and professional appearance.
  • Rational and logical thinking.
  • Organized and strategic planner.
  • Team worker.
  • Knowledge about accounting principles, practices and methods.
  • Computer skills  in any accounting software with ability to analyse and interpret data.
  • Advanced computer skills on MS Office and databases.
  • Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
  • Business awareness.
  • Ability to work with deadlines and without close supervision.
Education training and experience: Must have minimum qualifications of Business Degree Preferably BCOM & CPA SECTION 4 or part ACCA qualified with a minimum of 1-2 years audit experience 

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your application letter and cv quoting the job title on the email subject (audit assistant ) to recruit@kenafricind.com by 1st June 2016