Internal Auditor at Njoro Canning Factory Kenya Ltd

Internal Auditor Responsibilities:

• Implement best audit and business practices in line with applicable internal audit statements.
• Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practice.
• Compile and implement the annual Internal Audit plan
• Overall supervision of planned annual audits.
• Reviewing internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure that they are operating effectively
• Training staff on the importance of ethics and compliance with laws and regulations
• Reviewing financial statements, research financial trends, and prepare forecasts for possible upcoming scenarios
• Identify and assess areas of significant business risk.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of risk management programs within an organization to ensure that risks are identified and managed appropriately,
• Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
• Conducting special audits and investigations into suspected misconduct by employees, board members or reported risks.
• Conducting forensic audits of complex transactions or entities, often in conjunction with other auditors from other disciplines such as accounting or law firms
• Conducting audits of internal controls within an organization to ensure that controls are functioning correctly and efficiently
• Reviewing financial records for accuracy and ensuring that transactions are correctly recorded
• Conducting audits covering operational and financial transactions to ensure that they are accurately recorded and processed by an organization’s accounting system
• Manage resources and audit assignments.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management and/or Risk Committees

Internal Auditor Requirements :

• CA, CPA, ACCA - having experience in Internal Auditing of Manufacturing Companies.
• Two years of work experience in an internal audit environment.
• Two years of Fraud Auditing experience.
• Accreditation with the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Exceptional accounting skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills.
• A high degree of computer literacy; experience with ERP financial systems

Reporting:

The internal auditor shall be reporting directly to the directors.