Internal Auditor Job Unga Holding
Unga Holding
Job description
Audit Jobs, Unga Holding Jobs. Responsible for planning and conducting internal audits, assessing risks and internal controls, testing financial and operational processes, identifying control weaknesses, preparing audit workpapers and reports, recommending improvements, and following up on agreed audit actions. Requires a university degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, with CPA, ACCA, CIA, or an equivalent professional qualification. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Role Purpose
Responsible for conducting internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal control environment, identify areas of risk, and make recommendations for improvement. Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning and Execution
- Lead end-to-end operational, financial, and compliance audit engagements in accordance with IIA standards, from initial scoping to final reporting.
- Develop risk-based audit programs and test plans tailored to specific process risks and business objectives.
- Execute testing procedures efficiently to meet annual audit plan milestones within established timelines.
Risk Assessment, Internal Controls & Advisory
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across business processes, identifying control gaps, process inefficiencies, and emerging risks.
- Partner with management to recommend practical, cost-effective control enhancements that mitigate risk while supporting operational efficiency.
- Monitor changes in regulatory requirements, industry trends, and business operations to proactively adjust audit coverage and advise management.
Data-Driven Testing, Reporting & Management Follow-Up
- Produce clear, evidence-based audit workpapers and high-impact reports that clearly articulate root causes, business impacts, and actionable recommendations.
- Leverage basic data analytics tools to perform full-population testing and trend analysis where applicable.
- Present key findings to process owners and management; track and verify the timely remediation of agreed-upon management action plans.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification.
- 2 years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, or risk management.