Job Purpose

We are looking to hire an Internal Auditor. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chair of the Board Audit Committee the candidate will be responsible for the examination and analysis of business records, accounting systems, financial statements and company assets to evaluate relevant risks, determine financial status and operating performance, and prepare audit reports with recommendations to manage risk and improve business results for identified business units.

This role will require the candidate to be proactive, energetic, and engaging in style to get ahead and stay ahead, of the various challenges.

Key responsibilities for this role include:-

• Prepare audit plans and reports for the Board and Audit / Risk Committee
• Examine specific components of the financial statements to ensure that they are accurate and comply with laws and regulations.
• Ensure all laid down financial processes are followed at all times and reviewed for regular and timely compliance with financial system controls.
• Audit the different financial ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Update audit tracking data and ensure follow up actions are performed as agreed by the different teams.
• Coordinate with external auditors as needed in their review of the control environment and financial statements
• Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
• Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practices.
• Compile and implement the annual Internal Audit plan
• Identify risks in the Vivo supply chain so you can protect our revenues.
• Perform random cycle counts of stock across all business locations and prepare variance reports and recommendations.
• Audit the costing & pricing process to eliminate errors and ensure accuracy.
• Validate stock reconciliations across the business.
• Overall supervision and completion of planned annual audits

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience

• CPA(K) Required
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will have added advantage.
• University degree in internal auditing, financial accounting or financial management
• Two years of work experience in an internal audit environment, preferably in a retail environment.

Skills & competencies

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Financial analysis and reporting skills
• Good financial controls
• Strong leadership skills