Manager.Operational Audits & Risk

To plan and supervise the execution of financial audit assignments in conjunction with the Head of Internal Audit.

Prepare, monitor, implement and control audit plans for each financial audit assignment so as to ensure reliability of financial and operational information, compliance with laws & regulations, and safeguarding of assets
Allocate resources to assignments to ensure timely, effective and efficient execution
Review work papers to ensure conformity to standards for professional practice of internal auditing and meet audit objectives
Review draft audit reports to ensure conformity to internal audit standards and to meet target audit needs while adding value to the business.
Participate in client planning and exit meetings to agree on audit objectives, scope, recommendations and implementation plans.
Prepare and execute a shared work program with external auditors to minimize duplication of effortand minimize audit costs
Follow up implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely action is taken to mitigate identified risks
Assess, report and recommend pre-emptive action on financial risks
Participate in acquisition, implementation and sign off of IT projects to ensure resource optimization and integrity of process
Assist internal auditors in extraction and analysis of data using CAATTs to assist auditor efficiently

Requirement

Degree in commerce or related field
Qualified Accountant CPA (K) or equivalent
At least 5 years experience in a corporate and/or professional audit firm with evidence of handling major financial audits successfully in a senior role
Thorough knowledge of IFRS
IT literacy and proficiency in CAATTs
Excellent communication, interpersonal & presentation skills
Knowledge of local and international tax legislations and practice
Membership to professional bodies; ICPA (K), the IIA
Project management experience
Excellent risk analysis skills