Internal Auditor

Our client, a well-known company in the logistics industry in Kenya is looking for an experienced, results-oriented and energetic individual for the following position:
 

Job Title: Internal Auditor
 

Job Summary: The job holder shall play a central role of performing internal audits with a view to identify underlying business risks, examining and evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations and enhance internal controls, developing and promoting an internal controls culture and reducing costs.

Main Duties

 

 

The following duties and responsibilities are attributed to this position:

• Continuously evaluating the Company’s internal controls, processes, policies and procedures to ensure that they are adequate, effective and in compliance with regulatory principles, industry standards and corporate guidelines; give recommendations on improvement and monitor implementation
• Setting up internal audit systems and developing manuals and SOPs for the internal audit function
• Carrying out risk-based audit reviews to assess the effectiveness of risk management and the adequacy of internal controls
• Ascertaining the effectiveness with which the company’s assets are accounted for and safeguarded from all kinds of losses
• Carrying out periodic spot checks on processes and records for selected high risk operating functions
• Coordinating the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures with key emphasis on the adequacy of controls
• Documenting results of audit fieldwork and drafting of internal audit reports
• Carrying out special audits or investigations as may be required from time to time
• Following up reviews and assessing implementation of management action plans to address internal control deficiencies
• Auditing and verifying financial statement items and analytics
• Systems and compliance testing
• Checking compliance with process manuals, relevant legislation and other regulations
• Investigation of incidences
• Planning and executing audit assignments as and when they fall due
• Preparing and presenting audit plans, management reports, monthly/quarterly audit reports, monthly/quarterly updates
• Demonstrating successful implementation of audit recommendations
• Timely planning and execution of internal / external audit activities
• Assisting the development of an internal control culture, including training to staff
• Monitoring the trends, best practice and developments in the internal audit arena
• Spearheading the quarterly review of the audit plan
• Liaising with the external auditor on internal control issues
• Maintenance and archiving of audit reports and audit working papers for internal and external audit assignments
• Conducting investigations to identify any lapses or fraudulent transactions as when required with a view to recommending further controls to avoid future losses
• Initiating and organizing peer reviews of the audit reports to ensure these capture all the relevant value adding issues and are understood by the teams
• Updating the audit programs to ensure all processes and operations of the business functions are audited comprehensively
• Any other duties as may be allocated from time to time

Academic & Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent
• Full ACCA/CIMA/CPA (K) qualification
• Member of the Institute of Auditors / CIS

Skills & Work Experience 

• At least 7 years of experience with at least 3 years’ experience in internal audit, internal controls, compliance and risk management, and audit techniques (work programs, tests, sampling, documentation, reports etc.)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Experience in Internal Audit practice
• Experience of working with Directors, the C-Suite and Senior Management level executives
• Knowledge of internal audit principles
• Expertise in internal audit, risk and control functions
• Experience in Financial administration and expenses management

Personal Qualities & Behavioral Traits 

• Integrity
• Strong ethical values
• High initiative
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English)
• Attentive to detail
• Informed
• Proactive
• Trustworthy
• Flexible
• Resilient
• Fluent written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation, planning and administration skills
• No-nonsense approach to work, common sense and logical thinking
• Excellent presentation, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Committed to the job and mature with the ability to persuade and influence
• Ability to prioritize work and to thrive under pressure

How to Apply

 
Interested qualified candidates are encouraged to send their updated CVs to the following email address:

opsrecruiter@yahoo.com 

Please note that CVs shall be shortlisted on a first-come-first-served basis. 

While we appreciate all applications we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that CVs shall be shortlisted on a first-come-first-served basis.

“We are an equal opportunity employer”

Head of Internal Audit

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Job Title: Head of Internal Audit

Job Code: HIA/FCB/160224

Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: Managing Director
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Our client is a leading commercial bank in Kenya looking to recruit a Head of Internal Audit.

Job Summary: To evaluate the bank’s operations and find ways to optimize performance through risk management, control and governance processes and check that the bank is adhering to industry regulations. 

Also responsible to provide objective and independent assurance on efficiency and effectiveness of the banks internal controls in mitigating current and evolving risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular audit reviews of the operations of the bank as per the improved annual audit plans and report to the Board Audit Committee
• Provide regular reports and follow up on audit findings and that have been discussed by the board audit committee on quarterly basis
• Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the bank’s objectives and goals to be met
• Report risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the Board Audit Committee and provides recommendations for improving the bank’s operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance
• Liaise with external auditors and CBK inspectors while conducting an audit of the bank as appropriate
• Evaluates information security and associated hazard exposures
• Evaluates regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal counsel
• Evaluates the organization’s readiness in case of business interruption
• Maintains open communication with management and the audit committee and engages in continuous education and staff development
• Test banking models and document the findings
• Provides support to the company’s anti –fraud programs and evaluate financial records and fraud invest
• Perform any assigned duty by the management

Educational Background:

• Professional Qualification in CPA/ACCA is required.
• Other qualifications like CISA/CIA will be an added advantage.
• A Masters in Business Administration is an added advantage.

Professional Experience:

• 9 years’ experience in External and Internal Audit and 3 years’ experience in banking industry
• Teamwork skills
• Knowledge of business acumen
• Intercultural competence

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills,
• Strong management and administrative skills
• Effective planning, organizing and problem solving skills.
• Strong Business and Financial Analytical skills.
• Initiative and self-drive.
• Superior communication and inter-personal skills, including report writing

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on: Head of Internal Audit

Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume.

Be advised, this job is open to Kenyan nationals only

Audit Assistants

 

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Audit Assistants
 

Location: Various Locations
 

Industry: NGO
 

Our client, an international NGO in quality reproductive health care and family planning wishes to recruit Audit Assistants who will be responsible for confirming and recording money received in the form of cash or credit card from clients in exchange for services. 

Verify change given to clients, petty cash balance and transaction processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish or identify prices of drugs and services and verify against client bills.
• Ensure there is proper management of daily cash account, conduct random cash counts and note any discrepancy.
• Ensure all income has been duly recorded in the system and Clients issued with a receipt for all payments made.
• Count money in cash drawers (tills) at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
• Be cognizant of company objectives and be alert to any financial or administrative malpractice by staff.
• Calculate total payments received during a time period and reconcile with total sales (receipts).
• Maintain detailed transaction daily report for all income received.
• Reconcile income recorded against income banked.
• Offer customers carry-out service at the completion of transactions (where appropriate).
• Welcome clients entering establishments (where appropriate).

Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor Degree in finance or related fields from a recognized institution of higher learning
• Professional certification  - CPA (desirable)
• Possess excellent IT skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work with laid down controls - financial and administrative
• Ability to remain attentive in a busy environment
• Ability to work with numbers
• Customer oriented
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to be versatile.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to cvs@flexi-personnel.com before 29th January, 2016. 

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Internal Auditor

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Internal Auditor
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Industry: NGO
 

Our client, an international NGO in quality reproductive health care and family planning wishes to recruit an Internal Auditor. 

The key responsibilities of the role are the management of the risk register reporting regularly on mitigation actions taken against agreed indicators; the review of policies and systems required to support the management of risk; the independent investigation of key areas of concern that arise; and review of Board compliance.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishment and  review of the Risk Register to be reviewed by DIA and approved by the Board
• Identification of data and indicators to be monitored by directors monthly and reported to Board quarterly in relation to Finance, Human Resources, Procurement and Logistics, Commercial activities, Clinical Quality, and Programme Operations
• Revision of risk assessments and introduction of new ones as need arises
• Updating and maintaining risk register
• Updating and maintaining the fraud and gift register
• Review of all policies and systems and recommendations for amendment
• Agreement of minimum standards against each policy area
• Monitoring of review timetable
• Testing of effectiveness through regular visits and checks
• Independent investigation of key areas of concern that arise.
• Timely Quarterly and activity reports and  Internal audit findings to  DIA & EMT
• Annual summary IA  reports on status of all recommendations
• To supervise, appraise, coach and manage Internal Audit assistants and revolving cashiers
• Develop audit  and maintain programmes for different processes and controls

Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or any other relevant discipline
• Hold a recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACMA, CGMA,  ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, IIA)   (Desirable)
• Be a registered with a professional body.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting, auditing, financial records and transactions.
• Ability to write clear concise and accurate audit reports in English essential
• Familiar with integrated accounting systems
• Familiar with computer aided audit techniques
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly legislation changes and developments as they affect charities, and new auditing techniques and practices.
• Experience of working in audit in Kenya
• Experience of utilizing computer aided audit techniques
• Experience of auditing compliance with complex & high impact donor Agreements
• Experience of influencing colleagues at all levels of a major international organization
• A skilled negotiator
• A clear attention to detail
• Self-sufficient and able to set and meet own work plan timetables

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Internal Audit Officer

Our client, a Housing Co-operative Society with presence in a large part of the country is seeking to enlist the services of self-oriented and ambitious professionals to take up positions in its internal audit department.
 

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager
Reporting functionally to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board and administratively to CEO, the Internal Audit Manager will provide reliable, value added and independent assurance to the Board, Audit Committee, Executive Management, External Auditors and regulators over the effectiveness of controls; mitigating current and evolving risks and in so doing enhance the controls culture within the organization.
 

Minimum Education, Experience and Competencies

• Masters’ Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Professional accountancy qualifications such as CPA, ACCA
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA or Equivalent)
• Current valid membership to relevant professional bodies such as IIA, ICPAK
• Six years’ experience in a senior Internal Audit role in a Housing Co-operative, SACCO or similar institution.
• Excellent skills in leadership, planning, talent management, supervision and training.
• Advanced working knowledge with computers, Ms Office and accounting software
• Practical experience and knowledge of relevant tax, statutory and compliance frameworks
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills.
• Must have self-initiative, be focused, professional, independent, objective and ethical.

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer
 

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the internal audit officer will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of internal audit plan

Information Systems (IS) Auditor

As a result of organizational growth, our client would like to fill the following positions.
 

Information Systems (IS) Auditor
 

Job Ref: HR/ISA/2016

Purpose Statement: Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the I.S Auditor will be charged with the responsibility of executing and reporting on the operational, financial, and regulatory compliance with information systems related audits of the organization. 

Auditor

Duma Works is recruiting an Auditor (Mid-level position) for one of our clients; a leading medium sized audit and business consultancy firm providing various finance and business related services.
 

Job Description:

• General audit work; planning, executing, monitoring and review
• Semi Finalization of audit jobs
• Participation in external audit.
• Active participation in trainings as and when necessary.
• Audit manager or supervisor may assign any other work as required.
• Assisting audit assistants whenever they experience difficulty.