Senior Internal Auditor at Peoplelink Consultants Ltd

OPERATIONALLY REPORTING TO: Chief Manager – Admin, IA & Compliance

CONTRACT: Two-year performance-based contract.

TRAVEL: Extensive and work related.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

An individual who manages the internal audit, and compliance functions and is ultimately responsible for its efficient management holds the Internal Auditor role.  The Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting risk based internal audits

KEY ACTIVITIES

The role will involve efficient performance of internal audit and compliance functions.  These functions will evolve over time in a fast-growing organization, be broad and [inter alia] include the following:

Internal Audit Function

• Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with international standards
• Carry out detailed audit tests on all the company’s operations based on standard audit programmes
• Review internal control systems and make recommendations
• Gather adequate audit evidence
• Verify compliance with all the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Present summarised findings concerning audit results and trends for internal groups.

Compliance Function

• To develop, visually map and annually review policies which set out the details and level of service for the delivery standards for every activity
• To ensure policies are aligned with strategic plan.
• To ensure policies are fit for purpose for every industry
• Ensure manuals and policies are implemented properly and consistently and that there are effective systems of compliance, maker-checker and audit trail at every stage of an activity.
• Build business resilience by the creation of a robust business continuity plan.

Risk Management:

• Responsible for the risk of not being compliant with ALL relevant legislation across its various subsidiaries.
• To review the effectiveness of risk management strategies and apply risk transfer where appropriate.

Decision Making:

• Make strategic, operational and financial decisions that touch on this function.
• Monitors assistant’s / team member’s adherence to HR Manual and Code of Conduct.
• Plans the work of assistant’s / team members.
• Assigns work to assistant’s / team members.
• Monitors assistant’s / team members work performance.
• Appraises/evaluates assistant’s / team member’s performance.
• To lead and manage key stakeholders in the department through the process of change whilst monitoring and managing any potential impact from the proposed change.

Financial Responsibility:

Keep within assigned budget for every assignment allocated to you.

 KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Good interpersonal communications skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Latest working knowledge of accounting and auditing computer packages.
• Knowledge on how to effectively apply professional standards.
• Good grasp of auditing techniques.
• Awareness of business concepts and procedures.
• Ability to build lasting relationships and great networking skills within and beyond
• Ability to manage various stakeholders and respond to business dynamics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least five (5) years of in a busy external or internal audit environment.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA(K) or its equivalent will be a core qualification.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be a core qualification.
• A member in good standing of at least two professional organizations.
• A master’s degree in Internal Audit will be a very distinct advantage on this role.
• A bachelors’ degree in any field.

NB: LADIES ARE MORE PREFFERED OF AGE 35 AND BELOW.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Internal Audit:

• A regular (minimum monthly) internal audit report on status of financial and operational controls
• Investigation reports for reported frauds and losses.

Compliance:

• Data bank of policies and procedures in place.
• Accurate SLA’s between departments and subsidiaries.
• Compliance report on approved SLA’s between departments and subsidiaries.

Reporting:

Delivery of mutually agreed, timeous, reliable and accurate reports CM, Admin, IA and Compliance on a:

1. Daily;
2. Weekly;
3. Monthly;
4. Quarterly; and
5. Annually basis.