Audit Associate at Lintons Beauty World

KEY ROLES

Risk Assessment and Risk Management

• Assist in the annual risk assessment process and generation of the annual audit plan.
• Identify and analyze threats and potential risks to the organization's information assets.
• Assist the Senior Internal Auditor in developing the annual Finance & Operations audit plan.
• Establish and maintain an audit work plan and strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Participate in developing business policies, procedures, and business continuity programs. Provide relevant training to company departments as requested.
• Conduct quality assurance on Finance & Operations.
• Perform control reviews (e.g., operating procedures, programming controls, backup/disaster recovery).
• Participate in quality assurance for technology acquisition and IS projects.

Data Analytics and Reporting

• Support the Senior Auditor in preparing Analytics Risk Assessment plans.
• Compile and report on key metrics (e.g., shrinkage) and company KPIs.
• Monitor key risk areas via data analytics dashboards.
• Perform data analysis for internal audits and provide insights/recommendations.
• Extract and analyze audit data using CAATS (e.g., ACL, SQL) to improve efficiency.

Audit Plan Implementation

• Perform audit work, including plan preparation, work-papers, findings, and reports.
• Test adequacy and effectiveness of Finance & Operations controls and recommend corrective measures.
• Conduct entry and exit meetings during audits.

Investigations and Compliance

• Investigate fraud, embezzlement, theft, or waste; provide remedial measures with the security department.
• Analyze accounting reports/data; perform audits per ISA and IPPF standards.
• Review compliance with legal/statutory standards (e.g., NHIF, PAYE, NSSF, tax, licenses).
• Ensure adherence to company policies, best practices, and safeguarding of documents/property.

Training and Development

• Attend professional forums to stay updated on audit/security laws and technologies. Prepare and facilitate training as needed.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA).
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to perform IS, operational, and financial audits.
• Experience auditing ERP systems (e.g., Sage) and databases.
• Proficiency in CAAT tools (ACL, SQL), MS Office, and data analytics.
• Familiarity with ISA, IPPF, COSO, and COBIT frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Membership in a professional body (e.g., IIA).