Corporate Audit & Assurance Executive Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Executive – Corporate Audit & Assurance

Job Code:  E-CA&A/GJ/151026
 

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary: Our Client is one the largest home-grown home and personal care products manufacturing company looking for an Executive – Corporate Audit & Assurance.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting Implementation of ICF, performing process write up, walkthroughs, testing, advising operation on remediations, etc.


• Undertaking assigned process studies, identifying process improvement suggestions. Validate SOPs.


• Survey operations, functions or activities, gather information on key business risks and evaluate the adequacy of the controls designed to manage those risks


• Examine internal controls to detect deficiencies


• Prepare concise & effective written reports, identify deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective action. Discuss control improvements, risks and suggestions with superiors and senior management.


• Interface with the business for rigorous follow up for implementation of the recommendation and providing support for the same

Academic & Professional Qualification, Experience:

• B. Com graduate


• Professional qualifications in CA / CPA or ACCA


• Working experience in the Manufacturing Sector


• Team Player


• Can handle complex / ambiguous situations associated with any business

Essential Competencies

• Strength in risk based controls identification, process analysis and documentation


• Proficiency in maintaining work paper documentation standards and conducting transaction walkthroughs


• Understanding of processes and business practices across different organizations, with strength in process documentation and analyzing process gaps / improvements


• Familiarity with system access and configuration controls


• Performs assurance, consulting and investigative engagements independently. Participates in moderately complex to complex engagements with an appropriate level of supervision, based on skills and experience


• Good in the areas of financial reporting, accounting, auditing and Information Systems, obtains, analyzes and appraises data, transactions and records as a basis for providing an objective opinion on the performance of the business activity and the effectiveness of key risk management activities.


• Proficient reports writing & presentation skills


• Must have ability to handle sensitive and confidential information


• Effective communication and inter-personal skills, with command over language. Able to articulate verbally and in writing


• Demonstrating, initiative, flexibility, respect, cooperation and commitment.

Desirable Competencies

• Knowledge of RCM / ICF


• Familiarity with IT tools, proficient use of word processing and spreadsheet software and good working knowledge of Oracle / SAP / Ms Dynamics AX.


• Able to organize and plan work schedule, present ideas effectively, deal constructively with audit exceptions, and prepare reports


• Experience / comfort in working at start – up environment where everything is not clearly set out.


• Have wider business understanding in a dynamic business environment

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on: Executive – Corporate Audit & Assurance

Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume.

Be advised, this job is open to Kenyan nationals only