Position Title: Internal Audit Manager
Location: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
- Directing, planning, organizing and monitoring internal audit operations.
- Preparation of the company Risk Matrix and annual Audit calendar.
- Manage and supervisor Audit support team.
- Development of audit programmes, plans, and reports as well as testing procedures relevant to risk and audit objectives.
- Plan and conduct independent audits to determine company operational compliance with the policies and standard operating procedures and whether the same are both efficient and effective.
- Set up and evaluate the internal controls and make recommendation to the audit committee.
- Review current systems and procedures for compliance with relevant policies, laws and regulations, within and outside the company.
- Identify and communicate control issues found out, offering practical solutions relevant to the company and related risks.
- Prepare and submit timely reports on areas audited giving recommendation for improvement, for consideration and implementation by the management that will improve the operational or control environment within the function.
- Constantly monitor if the audit recommendations have been implemented by the management by way of follow-up audits and report on any gaps observed.
- Carry out special audits and /or investigates and other assignments may be required by Internal Audit Committee from time to time as well as providing ad-hoc advice on control issues.
- Liaise with the external auditors, regulators appropriately in consultation with the management as required.
Qualifications and Competencies
- A bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounts, Internal Audit or any other related field from a recognized Institution.
- Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) and Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) or an equivalent.
- Certification in Forensic Audit.
Core Competencies
- At least five years hand-on experience in internal audit services.
- Experience in Forensic Audit is a MUST.
- Experience in a retail sales setting would be an added advantage.
- Ability to conduct forensic systems and stock movement audits.
- Knowledge of internal audit standards.
- Ability to work in high-pressure environment with little or no supervision,
- Demonstrated high value of integrity, Honesty and Accountability,
- Effective Communication (oral and written reports) and Presentation skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates to send their applications via email recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke by close of business Friday 26th August 2022