Regional Auditor

Audit Jobs, KTDA Jobs. Responsible for carrying out planned, investigative, and ad-hoc audits, reviewing internal controls and operating practices, discussing audit findings with management, recommending corrective actions, preparing audit reports and work papers, following up on audit recommendations, supporting risk-based audit planning, and liaising with external auditors. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, CPA(K) or ACCA qualification, membership in ICPAK, and at least four years’ internal or external audit experience The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.

Position Scope

Reporting to the Senior Auditor, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing the Regional audit plan by carrying out audit procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned audits as per department’s policies, procedures and best practices;
• Discussing audit findings with the respective factory managers and recommending corrective actions / control enhancements where necessary; 
• Compiling draft reports;
• Performing post-audit follow-up after submission of reports to determine extent of implementation of audit recommendations; 
• Presenting audit findings to supervisor for escalation;
• Discussing audit follow reports with Regional management/Heads of Departments on any pending audit recommendation;
• Resolving problems and issues (conflict) from audits that have major impact;
• Researching on best practices & emerging issues;
• Participating in developing risk based audit plans;
• Carrying out investigative and ad-hoc audit assignments; 
• Ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation;
• Completing audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings on weekly reports;
• Liaising with external auditors and sharing reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting or related field;
• Qualifications in CPA – (K) or ACCA;
• Must be a member of ICPAK
• A minimum of Four (4) years internal or external audit experience;
• Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice;
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams;
• Must demonstrate ability to multitask;
• Must demonstrate commitment to operational effectiveness;
• Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge;
• Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area;
• Must have the ability to communicate for both written and oral communication;
• Must be able to work under pressure;
• Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals;
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages.

How to Apply

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