Our client, Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd, a leading FMCG retail chain with a well established brand in the East African region is looking for a dynamic and ambitious professional Internal Audit Manager who will also drive Risk Management agenda.
Reporting directly to the Board Audit & Corporate Governance Committee and indirectly to the Chief Executive Officer, for developing and implementing a comprehensive internal audit function through independent, systematic and objective audit reviews as well as programmatic evaluation of business policies, systems, processes and practices as well as contributing positively to corporate strategy.
* Risks are appropriately identified and managed.
* Significant management information (financial or operational) is accurate, reliable and timely.
* Systems established are in compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations which could have a significant impact on operations and report whether USL is in compliance.
* USL’s assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses.
* Resources are acquired economically and used efficiently.
* Programs, plans and objectives are achieved or timely adjustments are made by management where this is no longer possible.
* Quality and continuous improvement are fostered in USL’s control process.
* Coordinate efforts with the external auditors and other review activities to ensure cost-effectiveness.
* Carry out any specific audit requests upon the request of the Audit & Risk Committee or Management as appropriate.
* Assist in the investigation of any significant suspected fraudulent and corrupt activities within USL.
* Evaluate and assess significant new or changing operations, processes and systems coincident with their development, implementation and / or expansion.
* Minimum of a University degree in business administration, commerce, accounting, finance, economics or equivalent.* A qualified professional with CPA(K) or ACCA and a good standing member of ICPAK.* Excellent knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, audit techniques, testing and tools in conducting audits.
* Minimum of 8 years practical experience in audit, of which should be at a Senior level.
* Well developed analytical, communication and presentation skills and a team player.
* Result oriented, with exposure in business / organizational management.
* Ability to work independently, remain focused and maintain highest integrity and objectivity.
In return, the successful candidate can expect a highly challenging and fast paced environment which fully draws on your Audit and Risk Management capabilities.
Send your application with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone contact and copies of certificates.
Please also summarize yourself as follows:* Job Ref No
* Your Name
* Current/Past Salary: Year 2010 pm, Year 2011 pm
* Year 2011 Benefits: If house, state market rent, if car state cc
Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 18th July 2011. Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.
Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200, Nairobi. Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com
