Internal Auditor at Afribusiness

Our client is licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). They seek to engage a dynamic and results oriented Internal Auditor to help in supporting their internal control processes to operate effectively.

POSITION BRIEF:

Reporting to the Board, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes within the client’s operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans;
• Perform and control the full audit cycle. This includes risk and control management over operations to ensure effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations by the CMA;
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data and flowcharts;
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document new or revised processes;
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement;
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures as well as cost savings;
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee;
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions; and
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding industry rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD:

• Have a BSc degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent from a recognized university
• Have a CPA (K) or its equivalent and should be a member of ICPAK and in good standing
• Have at least 5 years post qualification experience as an as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor
• Have experience working in financial services sector, ideally within the Investment Banking space
• Have proven knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• Have advanced computer skills on MS Office, excellent MS Excel skills and detailed operational knowledge of accounting software

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Demonstrated project management capabilities
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal; ability to communicate, convince and challenge.
• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity
• Sound independent judgement, proactivity with a self-starter attitude