Responsibilities
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and ad hoc audit plans
Execute planned audits as per the laid down procedures and best practices
Independently undertake both financial and process audits and present accurate reports to the directors.
Perform business process reviews to identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement
Study and assess the work flows, both physical and through the system, and recommend on best practices that creates more efficiency and mitigates against intentional or non-intentional risks
Train the team on compliance with established internal control procedures and following through to ensure compliance.
Ensure flawless process documentation and traceable staff accountability that supports smooth audit trail
Discuss audit findings with the respective managers/Head of Department and recommend corrective actions / control enhancements where necessary
Agree with the managers on recommended corrective actions on key audit issues, timelines, KPIs and responsibilities/accountabilities.
Perform post-audit follow-up after submission of reports to determine extent of implementation of audit recommendations
Discuss audit follow up reports with responsible managers on any pending audit recommendations
Preparation of periodic audit findings/reports.
Investigating cases of fraud and other physical and system misnomers and report the same to the management.
Ensure that all loopholes that could give rise to fraud are detected and sealed.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
Certification CPA – (K) or ACCA
Qualification in CISA will an outright advantage
3 – 5 years’ experience as an internal auditor in a large, busy firm.
Must be a member of ICPAK or any other relevant professional body
Working knowledge with ERP systems is a must
Strong work ethic and high level of integrity
Good in advanced MS Excel
Able to work independently, discreetly
Excellent understanding of system forensics
