Internal Auditor at New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited

HR/IA/01/09/2017

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Manager Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance, the holder is expected to ensure that internal controls are functioning as intended and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and operational procedures and give recommendations for their improvement.

Responsibilities for the Internal Auditor Job 

• Receiving, checking and analyzing internal controls, operational policies and procedures
• Identifying possible risks and making recommendations
• Carrying out audit related investigations when called upon
• Overseeing stock-takes and write-offs as well as conducting surprise checks
• Monitoring implementation status of past audit recommendations
• Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualifications for the Internal Auditor Job 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance or related field
• Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA)/ Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• 5 – 6 years’ audit experience in audit function
• Working experience in ERP environment, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Experience in the use of CAATS/auditing software is desirable.

Essential Skills

• Excellent in written and verbal communication, numerical, analytical and report writing skills.
• Ability to work independently or with minimum supervision
• Time management skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with office computer applications
• Prior experience supervising a unit / others doing similar work
• Excellent analytical skills
• Well-developed report writing skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated supervisory skills