Audit Senior Associate

Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Salary
75,001 - 90,000
Posted
11 Apr 2019
Closes
11 Apr 2019
Job role
Audit
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.
  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Mid level
  • Experience Length: 2 years


Job Description

Reports to: Head of Internal Audit

Overview

About the organization: Lintons Beauty World is a leading Beauty Brand in Kenya seeking to champion African Beauty. Our teams are comprised of talented and self-motivated individuals who work hard to delight the Customer. The ideal candidate will work towards contributing effective risk management, internal controls and overall safeguarding of Company Assets.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate and execute various Audit investigations per the Internal Audit Plan through the collection of audit evidence

2. Investigate reported occurrences of fraud, embezzlement, theft, waste, and provide remedial measures

3. Analyze and evaluate accounting information/ reports/ data

4. Prepare and maintain internal audit working paper files.

5. Maintain working knowledge of accounting, technical and regulatory development

6. Assist in the assessment of internal controls, testing and recommending improvements

7. Identify Loopholes and assist in making recommendations on risk aversion measures

8. Ensure compliance to the required best practices the safeguarding of company documents (Contracts, Title deeds, Log books, HR Documentation)

9. Provide support to the external auditors during audit fieldwork to address any delays in the process.

10. Perform and coordinate follow-up/implementation of internal and external audit recommendations

11. Perform compliance checks specific to statutory requirements.

12. Any other duties as assigned by Internal Audit Manager.

Education / Experience and Skills

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

2. CPA II and above

3. 2-3 years' work experience in internal and external audit.

4. IT and Report writing skills

5. Accounting and Finance Skills

6. IT Audit experience will be an added advantage

If you fit the job requirements above, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@lintonsbeauty.com on or before 25th April, 2019.

Quote job title on the Email Subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted