Internal Auditor

Job Details
Are you a sharp evaluator of risk? Can you investigate complex situations and propose solutions? If so then you are the kind of a person this job requires.
This role will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer with dotted line to the Finance & Audit Board Committee and will be based in Nairobi with average to high travel requirements to the project locations around the country.
Further details concerning the role are as follows:
Job Purpose
The Internal Auditor will responsible for bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. This will involve addressing inventory issues, streamlining business processes and procedures, achieving compliance to policy and tax and regular management reporting.
Job Responsibilities

Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
Conduct successful Information Systems audits and comprehensive Forensic Audit Investigations.
Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum for effective implementation
Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
Perform regular spot and planned audits on the accounting systems and procedures for the organization and the branches in different locations countrywide with regards to stocks
Perform routine inventory audits to verify accuracy of stock, location and quantity as captured on the system.
Appraise the CEO and the Finance and Audit committee of progress against specific reviews and advise expeditiously of any potential significant variations to agreed time frames.
Work with all functions within the company to analyse and identify process improvement opportunities in related business cycles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or any other related course.
Over 10 years of experience in audit or internal risk management within the ICT sector
A CPA (K).
Fully Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is highly desirable.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is highly desirable.
Proficiency in SAP accounting systems.
Proven experience in auditing inventory within the ICT sector.
Must have an understanding of internal auditing standards and risk assessment practices.

Personal Attributes

Exhibit leadership skills needed to sell ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.
Ability to work independently and provide appropriate direction
Strong analytical and investigative skills
Ability to understand complex processes, identify risks and inadequacies, controls as well as to propose practical and sustainable solutions.
Willing to travel to other business locations around the country for audit assignments.