Our client leading Oil and gas Multinational, they are looking for anInternal Auditorto support the organisation in ensuring proper implementation and execution of the Audit Plan and monitoring compliance.
The position reports to the Group Head of Internal Audit.
Job Purpose:Execute the Internal Audit Activity, coordinate specific processes to support the implementation and execution of the Audit Plan, monitoring compliance, preparing and presenting audit findings and recommendations, and providing assurance of compliance with statutory requirements, policies and procedures in line with IIA Standards and the organization’s policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
Determine internal audit scope and develop internal audit programs
Compile and implement the annual Internal Audit plan.
Drafting well written and engagement focused deliverables
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Internal Audit policies and procedures
Develop and maintain strategic and operational risk-based audit plans
Prepare engagement work program i.e. scope, objective of audits
Obtain detailed understanding of the company’s operations, environment including internal controls surrounding business processes and develop/update audit program for audit execution.
Ensure that audit objectives are met and completeness of scope of work is ensured
Performance of field work and reporting to manager about progress of audit
Prepare and review working papers
Analyze and evaluate potential findings and plan further procedures
Draft findings to ensure that these are written in a well manner containing background, finding, risk and corrective action/recommendation.
Discuss findings with process owner and obtaining their comments
Ensure timely completion of fieldwork and reporting
Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported issues
Secondary Responsibilities
Perform data analytics to identify unusual patterns or trends and investigate remarkable findings
Utilities audit software and data analytical tools to enhance efficiencies in the audit process.
Work with management and other members of the auditing team to recommend ways to drive efficiencies and reduce risk
Additional Responsibilities (if any) : Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by Group Head of Internal Audit
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting or equivalent
Must have professional qualification in CPAK and ICPAK Registered or ACCA
Experience
2 year’s firm experience in leading internal audit departments preferably firms having Oil and gas Managing Companies as its clients.
Overall 3 year experience in Auditing
Exposure with the big five audit firms in Kenya is an added advantage
Set Skills
Ability to positively interface and work well with all levels of staff and management (auditees and own department)
Possess a high level of understanding of audit theory and strong industry knowledge of OMCs operating in Kenya
Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills
Should have good knowledge of accounting, auditing standards and must be able to apply that knowledge
