Internal Auditor Role at Volt Management Services Limited

• The purpose of this role is to lead the Internal Audit function in the company. 
• The jobholder will add value and improve the operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement an internal audit strategy, risk-based audit plan, and audit policies and procedures
• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems
• Maintain relationships with external audit firms to ensure coordination of activities
• Identify areas of potential fraud and recommend appropriate controls
• Prepare detailed audit reports for the Board of Directors
• Provide guidance and advice to management on audit-related matters
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate audit coverage
• Identify risks and deficiencies in internal control, procedures and processes.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion and cost savings measures in the assigned areas.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor timely implementation of managements action plans.
• Review and recommend changes in internal controls as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Other: Involvement in cross functional projects, or other responsibilities, from time to time.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of Internal Audit experience, preferably with a recognised consulting firm or mid-sized manufacturing firm.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing a company-wide audit programme
• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, information science, commerce and or accountancy qualifications.
• A chartered accounting qualification, recognised in Kenya.
• CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification.
• A change maker, who is comfortable in a dynamic environment (e.g. start-up / scale-up) or an organisation undergoing significant change.

YOUR VALUES

• We value people who are extremely ambitious and have a track record of high-performance, and are able to continually step out of their comfort zone.
• A bias for action, with the ability to operate in an ambiguous environment.
• A growth mindset we wont be immediate experts in everything we set out to do, but thats ok, as long as were learning and making progress while managing our risk