Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluate company’s internal controls, processes, policies and procedures to ensure that they are adequate, effective and in compliance with regulatory principles, industry standards and corporate guidelines; give recommendations on improvement and monitor implementation;
Carrying out risk based audit reviews to assess the effectiveness of risk management and the adequacy of internal controls;
Ascertain the effectiveness with which the company’s assets are accounted for and safeguarded from all kinds of losses;
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;
Document results of audit fieldwork and drafting of internal audit reports;
Carrying out special audits or investigations as may be required from time to time;
Follow up reviews and assess implementation of management action plans to address internal control deficiencies.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
A Business related bachelor’s degree; plus a professional qualification in Accounting preferably CPA (K) or ACCA;
Minimum 4 years Auditing Experience;
Work experience in manufacturing environment or a reputable audit firm is an added advantage;
Computer literate with hands on experience in use of an Enterprise Resource Planning tool; (ERP);
Certification in CIA or CISA will be an added advantage;
Conversant with Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATs).
Personal Attributes:
High level of confidentiality, integrity and self discipline;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
Analytical thinking with good conceptual skills;
Strong time-management and organization skills;
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure;
Flexible and willing to travel on short notice.
