Principal Internal Auditor at New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited

Ref -NKCC/HR.1160/AI/18/05/2022

Job purpose

Assist in undertaking reviews of the company Business processes and provide assurance to management on the adequacy of the internal controls

Duties and responsibilities

• Participate in the development of audit strategies, policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation.
• Contribute to preparation of the risk based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit & Risk Management Committee.
• Prepare audit reports on completion of each audit engagement to ensure timely issuance to Management for implementation of recommended actions.
• Evaluate progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board.
• Execute special audits/investigations.
• Evaluate the performance of staff in the Department to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the function.

Qualifications and personal specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree (Finance and Accounting) or relevant field from a recognized university is an added advantage.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification.
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing.
• Have a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory level.
• Be proficient in computer application skills; SAP will be an added advantage