Group Chief Internal Auditor at Adept Systems

Organisation Background

Mombasa Maize Millers is a super brand certified Fast Moving Consumer Goods. It is a family owned business that has grown as a result of the high quality of their products.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for providing assurance to the group and subsidiary boards on governance, risk and internal controls. The incumbent will be charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive programme for independent, systematic and objective audit reviews as well as pragmatic evaluations of business policies, systems, processes and enterprise Risk Management Framework. The role will be based in Mombasa.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall implementation of risk management framework and internal controls as well as governance processes.
• Review the effectiveness of internal controls and degree of compliance to the Risk Management framework and Quality Management System.
• Plan, organize and control the internal audit programs as well as providing guidance and direction on the overall audit process. Coordinate and review external audit findings and recommendations.
• Review and evaluate systems and standard operating procedures, including administrative controls and identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending on the same.
• Develop and implement the approved Internal Audit Charter for the group;
• Prepare and implement the approved risk based audit plan by applying appropriate audit techniques and methodologies (including system/tools);
• Review and monitor the execution of the audit plan through review of working papers and reports in a timely manner with any critical matters being reported immediately;
• Discuss and agree on findings and recommended action plans (with specified timelines) with the management and present the same at management meetings;
• Prepare audit board reports and presentations of the same to the respective entity board audit committees;
• Carry out such other special assignments as may be directed by the Board Audit Committee including investigations/forensic audits;
• Comply with statutory, regulatory and internal control processes at the business units including internal and external audit recommendations; and
• Ensure compliance with Management’s policies and procedures.
• Develop departmental budget and business plans to achieve the set company targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance or other related field
• CFA/CPA/ACCA qualification
• At least 10 years relevant experience with at least 4 years managerial experience.
• Proficiency in business systems and applications which include audit software.
• Good English knowledge, both written and oral
• Adaptable, socially intelligent and leadership skills.