Internal Auditor
Posted:
Company Details
Name:Safal Group
Industry:
Construction
Website:
http://www.safalgroup.com/
Description:
The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Finance
Job Description
Overall Purpose of the Position
To provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, ensuring the safeguarding of company assets and supporting operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Key Performance Areas
- Support development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
- Define scope, objectives, and timelines for audit assignments.
- Design audit procedures and testing programs.
- Conduct internal audit engagements and reviews.
- Identify and evaluate operational, financial, and compliance risks.
- Prepare professional audit reports with findings and recommendations.
- Review company policies and evaluate internal control effectiveness.
- Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
- Support investigations and preparation of periodic audit reports.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of internal audit processes.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certification or progress toward CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA is an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, or accounting.
- Experience in risk assessment, internal controls, and compliance review is desirable.
- Experience with audit software (e.g., ACL, Highbond) is an added advantage.
Key competencies:
- Proven experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, or financial controls.
- Strong knowledge of internal audit standards and internal control frameworks.
- Good understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
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