About the role
- Title: Systems Internal Auditor
- Number of positions: One
- Experience Level: Top- Level
- Role: Testing and implementing the efficacy and effectiveness of the company’s internal controls
- Reporting to: Managing Director
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- CPA-K holder
- Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body
- Possession of Computerized Information System Audit (CISA) certification will be an added advantage
- At least Three (3) years’ experience in the grade of Internal Auditor or in a comparable and relevant position
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
Responsibilities:
- Assess the risk management processes, systems of internal control and corporate governance processes, across the organization
- Planning and conducting risk based audits
- Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and audit objectives
- Implement the internal Audit plan
- In-depth understanding of business processes and identification of key process risks and related internal controls
- Monitor and evaluate key processes as appropriately identified in the risk assessment during assignment planning
- Identify internal controls issues for key risk processes in a timely manner to proactively avert losses
- Ensure successful completion of assigned/planned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning, fieldwork and wrap up activities
- Perform audit procedures to verify the implementation and effectiveness of controls through testing and interacting with the relevant company staff
- Discuss audit findings and recommendations with Management and departmental heads
- Identify and communicate control issues noted, offering practical solutions relevant to business and related risks
- Prepare and submit timely, quality audit reports; engage in meetings with management and departmental heads and advice on improvements
- Constantly monitor if the audit recommendations have been implemented by the management by way of follow- up audits and report on any gaps observed
- Coordinating the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures (SOP) with key emphasis on adequacy of controls
- Carry out spot checks on keys areas such as cash count, Stocks, trade debtors etc
- Assess, evaluate and advise management on how to achieve statutory/ legal compliance
- Conduct ad-hoc/ special investigations and reviews as requested by management
- Managing of audit files and ensure proper filing of working papers
- Ensure that the company is complying with relevant laws and statutes
Attributes and competencies:
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem – solving skills
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills
- Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Sound independent judgment
How To Apply
To apply, send your application documents to careers@privamnuts.co.ke on or before 8th August 2022
