Safaricom Limited Senior Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

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Safaricom Limited Senior Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Internal Audit Division.
Senior Internal Auditor
Ref: IA-SIR-NOV-2014
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Audit Operations & Business Controls, the role holder is responsible for driving improvement in the internal control environment by providing proactive recommendations on control issues.
The role holder is also responsible for execution of audit assignments as per annual audit plans and other investigations driven by business needs.
Key Responsibilities

Carry out business risk analysis by reviewing business processes to identify potential risk, prioritize them and assess the adequacy of management controls in place

Conduct initial meetings with management to ascertain the risk and system of control

Develop/update audit matrix for the area under audit for review and approval by the audit manager before commencement of the audit

Execute audit assignments for various processes according to approved audit matrix

Use audit processes, tools and systems efficiently and effectively

Exercise appropriate judgment when quantifying the significance of risks and the effectiveness of compensating or mitigating controls

Identify and discuss all control weaknesses and recommendations for efficiencies with Management

Identify and communicate apparent failures in control framework within processes

Escalate significant identified control weaknesses to the Audit Manager/ Principal Internal Auditor

Communicate and review audit results with key decision makers and ensure positive management commitment to the audit outcomes

Prepare and issue draft report for review by Audit Manager/ Principal Internal Auditor.

Issue satisfaction survey to auditees to ensure continuous monitoring of project quality

Maintain and update knowledge base based on audit results.

Ensure execution of audit is within the defined timeframes and to expected quality.

Drive advocacy for timely implementation of internal and external audit recommendations. Minimum Requirements

Upper second class degree in Business or Commerce from a recognized University.

Fully qualified accountant - CPA (K) or working towards qualifying as a CPA (K) or equivalent.

4 years working experience in external audit from a reputable audit firm or three year’s experience within an internal audit function Technology literate with a working knowledge of ERP, Security including its application in ERP environment;

Proficient in the use of MS packages; disaster recovery; and Fully conversant on the use of CAAT’s (Computer Aided Auditing Techniques)

Good understanding of the Telecommunication business.

Able to communicate and influence effectively both in oral and written form

Team player with excellent attention to detail. How to Apply
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Friday 21st November, 2014.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke