Internal Auditor. Job Description
Summary:
Our client is a lead manufacturer and marketer in the highly competitive nutritional foods segment of the FMCG sector. The company’s products are manufactured to international standards and are distributed throughout the East Africa region and beyond. Since its inception over ten years ago, the company has made great strides towards the attainment of operational excellence; this has included
the implementation of a robust ERP system, upgrading of manufacturing equipment and the implementation of internal quality management standards. We are now seeking to hire the Internal Auditor.
Reporting to the Managing Director; the Internal Auditor will review and assess processes, controls and practices, as well as related procedures according to annual audit plans approved by the Audit Committee which include conducting, supervising and reporting on audits, evaluating departmental procedures and operations, financial and system integrity, compliance, and identifying process improvement opportunities.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Work with Audit Committee and management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major
risks and exposures are identified and
analyzed regularly. Summary:
Our client is a lead manufacturer and marketer in the highly competitive nutritional foods segment of the FMCG sector. The company’s products are manufactured to international standards and are distributed throughout the East Africa region and beyond. Since its inception over ten years ago, the company has made great strides towards the attainment of operational excellence; this has included
the implementation of a robust ERP system, upgrading of manufacturing equipment and the implementation of internal quality management standards. We are now seeking to hire the Internal Auditor.
Reporting to the Managing Director; the Internal Auditor will review and assess processes, controls and practices, as well as related procedures according to annual audit plans approved by the Audit Committee which include conducting, supervising and reporting on audits, evaluating departmental procedures and operations, financial and system integrity, compliance, and identifying process improvement opportunities.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Work with Audit Committee and management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major
Plan, organize and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of audit plan which fulfils the responsibility, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs with the ability to plan and execute audits with limited supervision.
To report to both the audit committee and management on the policies, programs and activities.
Coordinate coverage with the external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other’s work but also well briefed on areas of concern
Analyze operational and management processes and system controls’ effectiveness and efficiency in a view to improve them and propose value added recommendations.
Review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial, operational and other information that is provided for management
Review suitability of internal control design planning, organizing and conducting risk assessments.
Provide assurance that operations and processes conform to current policies and procedures.
Participate in the development of new information systems incorporating efficient and effective controls ensuring reliability, completeness and timeliness of financial and management information.
Identify control and processes weaknesses, document main control points and provide evidential support for report recommendation
Prepare draft audit reports. Present to management the results, recommendations and conclusions of audit reviews
Maintain respectful and effective communications and relationships with management and staff of areas under review.
Review year-end inventory balances as requested by the external auditors
Assess the status of management action plan implementations and, as needed, implementation of corrective action plans conducting follow-up on prior recommendations.
Review budgetary control on the issuance of Authority to incur expenditure and commitment, determining if Authority resources (personnel, property, funds, etc.) are being utilized in an economical and efficient manner, including the underlying causes of any inefficiencies or wasteful practices.
Carry out Risk based Audits ensuring that institutional policies and procedures, appropriate laws, and good business practices are followed.
Assist the manager in the preparation of the Audit Services Status reports for the Audit Committee, management and external auditors.
Conduct any ad-hoc audit , managing and performing special projects, surprise checks or financial investigation assignment as the request of the Audit Committee/CEO/Finance Manager
Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and to work with a high degree of integrity.
Requirements
University professional degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce or other relevant field
Additional qualification in ACCA, ACA or CPA (K) and CPS/ CISA or CIA will be an added advantage
Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position from a commercial organization.
Strong investigative, Data analysis and Project management skills.
Adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office products and accounting / ERP systems
Strategic Agility and strong Business Acumen
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies.
Closing date: Friday 19th April 2013.
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