Position scope

• Reporting to the Manager, Head Office & Subsidiaries Audit, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing audits, as well as preparing audit reports for the KTDA group of companies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in developing and implementing audit plans for the KTDA group of companies
• Assisting in setting of audit objectives
• Preparing of the audit programme
• Guiding, supervising and reviewing of audit work during assignments
• Identifying and prioritizing the audit work not done
• Discussing audit findings with client managers and recommending corrective action where necessary
• Conducting preliminary reviews prior to the external audit
• Performing post-audit follow-up to determine extent of implementation of audit recommendations
• Carrying out investigative and ad-hoc audit assignments
• Maintaining internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires; recommending new policies and procedures
• Communicating audit findings by preparing a final report
• Assisting the Manager in administrative duties
• Obtaining management concerns on various risks 

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in Finance /Accounting or the equivalent from a recognized Institution
• Masters in in Finance /Accounting or the equivalent will be an added advantage, from a recognized Institution
• Must have a Professional qualification in CPA (K) /ACCA or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Must be a member of ICPAK and in good standing.
• A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in internal audit
• Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the group
• Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate assigned goals
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines
• Should have strong analytical skills and be result oriented
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice
• Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader
• Must have management skills
• Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Should have problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication
• Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills.
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• Must know use of MS Office packages