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Position : Senior Internal Auditor
Kenafric Industries Limited
Department : Audit
Reporting To: Group Chief Operating Officer
Purpose of the Position
The Group Internal Auditor will be expected to provide independent, objective internal audit and consulting services to the company in order to achieve the company's financial operational marketing
and control goals of market share, PBT and Accounting/governance best practice.Position : Senior Internal Auditor
Kenafric Industries Limited
Department : Audit
Reporting To: Group Chief Operating Officer
Purpose of the Position
The Group Internal Auditor will be expected to provide independent, objective internal audit and consulting services to the company in order to achieve the company's financial operational marketing
The Group Internal Auditor is expected to develop, review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of Accounting/operating systems, controls and structures in achieving of business objectives.
To ascertain and ensure that company assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses and risks of all kinds.
To ensure that there is complete compliance with established policies, laws, procedures and standards e.g. Generally Accepted Accounting Standards/IFRS, Company's Act, Income Tax Act, local authority etc
To ascertain the reliability/correctness of Management Information and data developed within the companies.
Key Outputs
Conduct quality assurance audit reviews of the soundness/accuracy of accounting transactions, book-keeping, MIS records and report of findings.
Establish and maintain the organization's framework of internal controls, including coordination.
Appraise the adequacy of financial/operating financial controls, procedures and policies to achieve business objectives.
Develop systems, processes and controls that optimize the achievement of business goals and objectives.
Develop flowcharts for all operations and financial systems to achieve optimum efficiency.
Ascertain that all operational risks are adequately managed by conducting risk surveys and reporting on the same including RACE exercises.
Carry out forensic audits of ICT systems and institute control/compliance measures as necessary.
Role specifications
Possess an Accounting or finance degree
CPA(K) or ACCA
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
A member of the applicable professional body
5 years experience at Audit Senior or above.
Conversant with Key Financial Management and risk management systems such as, SAGE Pastel, V10, RACE, e-procurement, MRP etc.
Send applications to: recruit@kenafricind.com
Position: Internal Auditor
Department: Audit
Reporting To: Group Head Of Human Resources
Nature and Scope Of The Position
The position holder will review the various operations of the departments both in life and general business to ensure compliance with the set controls, report any short falls and give recommendations to the audit committee.
For day to day operations, the internal auditor will report to the Managing Director.
Principal Accountabilities
Internal Controls
Carry out periodic and continuous internal audit exercises on all functions and assets of the organization to minimise the risk of loss
Continuously evaluate internal control systems in line with changing demands and ensure that the systems are appropriately designed to serve the best interest of the organization at all times
Ensure that operations in various departments are conducted in compliance with laid down policy, procedure, work instructions and statutory regulations
Evaluate audit findings, draw comparisons and analytical reviews and advise the audit committee on continuous improvement measures
Risk Management
Identify and profile various risks inherent in specific audit assignments, discuss them with the audit committee and jointly agree on actions to be implemented for risk mitigation
Analyse the issues identified during audits, to so as to point out the risks they pose on the company
Understand the company’s strategy and business objectives so as to focus Audit’s work on the highest risks
Develop knowledge of specific business, industry, technical and environmental risks so as to draw sound recommendations
Continuously review operating policies, procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to the audit committee on the necessary improvements
Evaluate, and examine policies and procedures and systems that are in place so as to protect assets of the company
Reporting Responsibilities
Regularly report to the Board audit committee on activities, issues and related recommendations
Review any other reports the company issues that relate to committee responsibilities
Review reports from Accounts, Underwriting, Life and Pension and Claims departments
Special assignments from the MD’s office and audit committee
Information
A number of reports are necessary for the effective delivery of this role:-
Annual audit report from all the departments to indicate the level of compliance
Evaluate the financial statements on the company’s performance
Monthly management reports to assist in implementation of controls
Cross-Functional Teams, Your Purpose and Role
The internal auditor will work closely with;
All senior managers in all the departments
Work with the risk manager to identify weak links in the system
Audit committee
All staff to query various procedures and control measures
External Relations
This position will liaise with;
Office of the commissioner of insurance in ensuring compliance with the set regulations
External auditors for objective audit of the organization
Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)
Key Competences
Analyzing
Analyze numerical data, verbal data and all other sources of information
Break information into component parts, patterns and relationships
Probe for further information or greater understanding of a problem
Make rational judgments from the available information and analysis
Produce workable solutions to a range of problems
Demonstrate an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system
Applying Expertise & Technology
Apply specialist and detailed technical expertise
Develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development
Share expertise and knowledge with others
Use technology to achieve job objectives
Demonstrate appropriate physical co-ordination and endurance, manual skill, spatial awareness and dexterity
Demonstrate an understanding of different organizational departments and functions
Writing & Reporting
Write clearly, succinctly and correctly
Write convincingly in an engaging and expressive manner
Avoid the unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language
Write in a well-structured and logical way
Structure information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience
Planning & Organising
Set clearly defined objectives
Plan activities and project well in advance and take account of possible changing circumstances
Manage time effectively
Identify and organize resources needed to accomplish tasks
Monitor performance against deadlines and milestones
Consistently achieve project goals
Education and Experience
For acceptable performance the position requires;
B.Com Degree with Accounting or Finance option
CPA (K) or equivalent
At least 5 years experience in a similar function
Knowledge
Good knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
Good knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices
Good knowledge of the standards for the professional practice of internal auditing and the code of ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Send applications to: recruit@kenafricind.com
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