Senior Internal Auditor Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Industrial Promotion Services (IPS)

is the industrial and infrastructure development arm of the Aga Khan Fund for

Economic Development, which is dedicated to promoting private sector

entrepreneurship and building economically sound enterprises in the developing

world. 

IPS within East Africa has a diverse

portfolio of over 20 companies spanning across multiple sectors including: Agro

and Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Printing & Packaging, Leather

Processing, specialized Textiles, Energy and Telecommunication.

We seek to fill the position of Senior Internal Auditor to

be based in our head offices in Nairobi.

Reporting to the Group Internal Audit

Manager, the successful candidate must be a self driven individual who will be

responsible for conducting audits of project companies, preparing audit reports

and highlighting issues relating to internal controls & risk management. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning and conducting risk based audits.
  
  Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test
  
  objectives;


• Understanding and documenting business
  
  processes and identification of key internal controls;


• Identifies and communicates issues raised,
  
  offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk;


• Lead the Internal Audit team during the
  
  fieldwork, review the working papers, prepare reports and coach the less
  
  experienced members of the team;


• Communicates assigned tasks to engagement team
  
  in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and
  
  efficient results;


• Engage the management of the project companies
  
  for interactive audits;


• Execute financial, operational, investigative,
  
  compliance and system audits;


• Follow up on implementation of audit
  
  recommendations, ensuring actions are implemented correctly on a timely
  
  basis;


• Managing of audit files and working papers in
  
  TeamMate;


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Great analytical & planning skills with
  
  ability to pay attention to details;


• Ability to observe and understand business
  
  processes ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately;


• Dynamic individual with ability to work with
  
  minimum supervision;


• Good communication skills, both verbal and
  
  written;


• Team player with excellent interpersonal
  
  skills;


• Good self-management skills;


• Ability to maintain the highest standards of
  
  ethics, confidentiality and professionalism;


• Very flexible and willing to travel within and
  
  out of the country.

Qualification and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or
  
  business management from a recognized university and CPA (K)
  
  qualification;


• At least 4 years work experience as a
  
  supervisor; in internal audit or external audit in a reputable company/
  
  firm;


• Auditing Experience in Manufacturing
  
  Sector/  Environment is mandatory;


• Computer literate with hands on experience in
  
  use of an Enterprise Resource Planning tool (ERP);


• CISA or CIA qualification is an added
  
  advantage.

If you are the right candidate and

can clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications, submit your

application and detailed CV indicating current position, qualifications, names

and addresses of three references. 

Candidates MUST indicate current and expected remuneration in their

applications to reach us not later than Wednesday, June 15th, 2016. 

Apply by Email ONLY to

careers@ipskenya.com indicating the position you are applying for, on the

subject line.

Applications received after the deadline date will NOT be considered.