Internal Auditor - FMCG at Lee & Myles Consulting Limited

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and ad hoc audit plans
• Execute planned audits as per the laid down procedures and best practices
• Independently undertake both financial and process audits and present accurate reports to the directors.
• Perform business process reviews to identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Study and assess the work flows, both physical and through the system, and recommend on best practices that creates more efficiency and mitigates against intentional or non-intentional risks
• Train the team on compliance with established internal control procedures and following through to ensure compliance.
• Ensure flawless process documentation and traceable staff accountability that supports smooth audit trail
• Discuss audit findings with the respective managers/Head of Department and recommend corrective actions / control enhancements where necessary
• Agree with the managers on recommended corrective actions on key audit issues, timelines, KPIs and responsibilities/accountabilities.
• Perform post-audit follow-up after submission of reports to determine extent of implementation of audit recommendations
• Discuss audit follow up reports with responsible managers on any pending audit recommendations
• Preparation of periodic audit findings/reports.
• Investigating cases of fraud and other physical and system misnomers and report the same to the management.
• Ensure that all loopholes that could give rise to fraud are detected and sealed.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Certification CPA – (K) or ACCA
• Qualification in CISA will an outright advantage
• 3 – 5 years’ experience as an internal auditor in a large, busy firm.
• Must be a member of ICPAK or any other relevant professional body
• Working knowledge with ERP systems is a must
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity
• Good in advanced MS Excel
• Able to work independently, discreetly
• Excellent understanding of system forensics