Senior Auditor at Safaricom Kenya

Brief Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Audit Operations & Business Controls, the holder of the position is expected to drive improvement in the internal control environment by providing proactive recommendations on control issues. The holder also is expected to execute audit assignments as per annual audit plan and other investigations driven by business needs.

Responsibilities for the Safaricom Senior Auditor Jobs in Kenya

• Understand and assess the risk profile of relevant processes.
• Develop or update audit matrix for the area under audit for review and approval by the audit manager before commencement of the audit.
• Send the audit announcement in time and to the appropriate Management. ·
• Execute audits efficiently including discussion with local management, review of prior audit reports.
• Use tools and systems efficiently and effectively. ·
• Exercise appropriate judgment when quantifying the significance of risks and the effectiveness of compensating or mitigating controls.
• Identify and discuss all control weaknesses and recommendations for efficiencies with Management. Identify and communicate apparent failures in control framework within processes.
• Escalate significant identified control weaknesses to the Audit Manager/Principal Internal Auditor.
• Communicate and review audit results with key decision makers and ensure positive management commitment to the audit outcomes.
• Prepare and issue draft report for review by Audit Manager/Principal Internal Auditor.
• Issue satisfaction survey to audit to ensure continuous monitoring of project quality. Maintain and update knowledge base based on audit results.
• Record and report project milestones in accordance with audit guidelines.
• Identify, analyze, evaluate and record sufficient information to achieve the audit’s objectives.
• Ensure sufficient evidence in audit working papers and file.
• Ensure that the internal audit activity maintains its independence and objectivity.
• Maintain standard documentation in line with Vodafone guidelines. Follow Vodafone audit methodology.
• Follow Vodafone internal audit procedures as adapted to Safaricom on all assignments.
• Completion of a checklist at the beginning and end of the assignment demonstrating that the necessary procedures have been followed.
• Identify and promote good business practice across the Company.
• As part of the audit process identify good business practice and ensure it is shared within the audit team and business.
• Provide timely support and information to the business when needed.
• Provide early warning to senior management of potential control problems.
• Engagement communications should acknowledge satisfactory performance through both the summary and grading.
• Monitor implementation status of past internal and external audit recommendations.
• Monitor budgets set for a given audit area assigned and ensure execution is within the defined timeframe.

Qualifications for the Safaricom Senior Auditor Jobs in Kenya

• Bachelor in Business or Commerce from a recognized University.
• Fully qualified accountant – CPA (K) or working towards qualifying as a CPA (K) or equivalent.
• 2 years working experience in a reputable audit firm or in an internal audit function.
• Working knowledge of an ERP.