Internal Audit Manager at One Acre Fund

Job Description

We are looking for someone to lead our Kenya Internal Audit Operations. This person will be working closely with the team in executing the Kenya Internal Audit Plan with the end objective of improving the process efficiency and effectiveness by making and implementing audit recommendations.

Primary Responsibilities of the Internal Audit Manager (Specialist level) will require:

• Participating in the Annual Internal Audit Plan preparation
• Managing the Annual Internal Audit Plan execution which includes 6+month resource planning
• Designing and executing audit tests in compliance with One Acre Fund Internal Audit Methodology
• Preparing high quality audit reports on audit findings and recommendations for sharing with the department Management Team, Country Leadership, and Finance Committee
• Preparing timely & high-quality Internal Audit deliverables as listed in the One Acre Fund Internal Audit Methodology using the existing and approved templates
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation of the corrective measures to mitigate identified risks
• Coordinate/lead both departmental and auditee meetings- including Opening & Closing Meetings

Secondary Responsibilities of the Internal Audit Manager (Specialist Level) will require:

• Managing the Internal Audit Team of 8 with at least 2 Team Leads reporting directly to you
• Design & implement quarterly (in March, June, September, and November) training program for the Internal Audit Team
• Identify, document, and discuss with your direct manager on a quarterly basis the Internal Audit process improvement areas
• Execution of ad-hoc management request as delegated by your direct manager
• Ability to self-reflect on your performance, identify and improve your own areas of development

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with experience in and a passion for business process audit. Experience in information systems audit is a plus.

Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• 3 years working experience in an internal/external audit. Experience in Information System Audit in a manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.
• Upper second class degree in a Business field (with a specialization in Accounting).
• Fully qualified accountant – CPA (III) or equivalent and /or Holder of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• KCSE mean grade of B+ and above with a score of B+ in both Mathematics & English.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct process analysis to achieve effective and efficient end to end business processes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and prioritize effort and resources on high-value, high impact activities to achieve maximum performance and drive continuous organizational improvement.
• Ability to proactively build rapport and work with others (especially all levels of management) more effectively and maintain strong work relationships and networks.