Internal Auditor at Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd

Position Scope

• Reporting to the Senior Auditor, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing the plan of audits by carrying out audit procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out planned audits as per department’s policies, procedures and best practices;
• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation;
• Discuss audit findings with the respective managers/Head of Department and recommend corrective actions / control enhancements where necessary; 
• Compile draft reports ;
• Perform post-audit follow-up after submission of reports to determine extent of implementation of audit recommendations; 
• Discuss audit follow up reports with Head of Departments on any pending audit recommendations;
• Research on best practices & emerging issues;
• Carry out investigative and ad-hoc audit assignments;
• Preparing work papers and weekly reports.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting or related field;
• Qualifications in CPA – (K) or ACCA;
• Must be a member of ICPAK
• Minimum of four (4) years internal or external audit experience
• Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice; 
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams;
• Must demonstrate ability to multitask;
• Must demonstrate commitment to operational effectiveness;
• Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge;
• Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area;
• Must have the ability to communicate for both written and oral communication;
• Must be able to work under pressure;
• Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals;
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages