Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

Internal Auditor

We seek to recruit a qualified, dynamic and self driven professional to fill the position of Internal Auditor to be based at Nairobi with limited travel to various Company Locations within the Country.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Audit Committee, the successful candidate will be responsible for:-

• Overall Company’s Internal Audit function in relations to compliance, internal control effectiveness and reporting standards in all Company Locations
• Reviewing of accounting and operational policies, systems and procedures for effectiveness
• Facilitating the continuous development of and monitor the effectiveness of the risk management function of the Company
• Preparing annual risk based audit plans in consultation with all concerned and monitor progress on the implementation of the plans
• Ensuring adherence to the internal audit manual and carrying out updates when necessary
• Supervising internal audit staff and managing the Internal Audit budget including all aspects of quality control
• Planning for, conducting and reporting on planned and adhoc audit assignments and following up on implementation of the recommendations arising
• Initiating investigations of any cases of theft, pilferage, fraud, misappropriations and report findings to the Board through Internal Audit Committee
• Ensuring that all transactions are in compliance with the Board’s policies and practices and conform to principles of good corporate governance as stipulated by the Capital Market Authority
• Liaising with and maintaining working relationships with external Auditors and ensuring implementation of their recommendations.

Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes

• Bachelor of Commerce (Finance or Accounting) ;
• A member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
• CISA and/or CIA are desirable;
• At least 5 years relevant experience in Agribusiness Industry;
• Computer literate, knowledge in use of CAAT(Computer Aided Audit Techniques) will be added advantage
• Experience in report writing, presentation and interacting with board members
• Good Analytical and Communication Skills

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications and CVs stating day time telephone contact and expected salary to Careers.224@gmail.com to be received by Tuesday, 19th March 2013