Internal Audit Manager Job in Kisumu, Kenya

Job Title: Manager, Internal Audit

Location: Kisumu

Responsibilities: 

The essential duties and responsibilities include those set out below.

• auditing and managing the Loan account to ensure it is being used for the intended purposes
• Coordinating and liaising with external auditors of the company to ensure external audits and financial reporting processes are efficient and effective. 
• Coordinating the external audit and ensuring the implementation of recommendations made 
• Communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management these include approved annual reports and financial statements
• Coordinating the implementation of the Internal Control Framework so as to streamline Internal Control and Risk Management in the companies business processes.
• Reviewing the internal control framework and consistently ensuring its compliance
• Coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of the formal risk management framework. 
• Documenting audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures. 
• Identifying, developing and documenting of audit issues and recommendations. 
• Establishing risk- based plans to determine the priorities of the internal audit function. 
• Conducting appropriate (governance and performance) assessment exercises so as to streamline the Institute’s performance and governance processes 
• Facilitating the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee in reviewing the effectiveness of company processes of Corporate Governance and to enable the Institute to implement best practice 
• Overseeing the development of the annual audit plan 
• Performing related work as assigned by the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee

Experience: 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• 8 years management level experience in an auditing environment 
• Ability to act as a team player, collaborate and supporting colleagues and peers across the organization, while still being able to work independently.
• Keep abreast with the recent trends in internal audit both nationally and internationally 
• Good writing skills and experience in development of Board papers 
• Results oriented, meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and work with all types of individuals up to and including the CEO and the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
•  Excellent understanding of International Standards on Auditing 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelors of Commerce degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of ICPAK in good standing
• Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage 
• CISA certification will be an added advantage

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application letter, CV and other relevant documents clearly indicating the position applied for to the following: recruitment@odumont.com