Internal Auditor

Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Salary
60,001 - 75,000
Posted
25 Feb 2019
Closes
25 Feb 2019
Job role
Audit, Internal audit
Our client in the distribution industry is looking for an Internal Auditor to assist in overseeing the audit reviews of the institution.
  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Mid level
  • Experience Length: 3 years


Job Description

The Internal Auditor will have a background in internal audit, including information technology, financial and operational controls, ideally in a financial institution. This person will have business leadership skills and will oversee the audit reviews of the organization. He or she will report directly to the Board of Directors of the company

Key Responsibilities

As the Internal Auditor, he or she will bring best-in-class thinking to the internal audit function relative to risk assessment, audit process development, utilization of automated audit tools and the development of the function, and will be expected to:
  1. Understand the risk profile of the organization
  2. Drive the development of and execute against risk-based audit plans that clearly define the objective and scope of each review, employing critical thinking and appropriate testing methodologies
  3. Provide an independent appraisal of controls over financial integrity, operational effectiveness, IT controls for security, privacy and high availability and compliance with laws and internal policies
  4. Conduct special investigations and confidential assignments for the company
  5. Communicate findings in a timely manner, obtaining agreement on the root cause of issues and commitment to implementation of recommendations
  6. Follow up and appraise implementation of corrective actions
  7. Manage and grow the Internal Audit Assistant


Qualifications, Experience & Skills
  • Must possess professional qualification; CPA or ACCA or equivalent
  • Experience of Audit committees
  • Comprehensive knowledge of auditing practices, procedures and principles
  • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills