TradeMark East Africa Internal Audit Manager Jobs in Kenya
The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for supporting and deputising the Director of Audit & Assurance in providing high quality internal audit and fraud management services to TMEA at an operational level which meet recognised international standards, and which adds value to TMEA.
S/he will work closely with the corporate services, programme and other teams to ensure efficient support is given to enhance the governance, risk management and internal control environment and activities within TMEA.
In addition, s/he, in collaboration with Risk & Compliance, will promote and
instil a culture of risk management & compliance throughout TMEA and its partners.
Under the direction of the Director of Audit & Assurance, s/he will oversee adherence to internal policies and procedures, regulations and compliance with donor requirements, ensuring that any non-conformities
are documented, investigated and resolved.
Roles and responsibilities
Corporate level responsibilities
Apply the highest standards of controls and risk management practices and behaviours and embed a positive risk and control culture.
Demonstrate prudence, sound judgement and appropriate and timely escalations in management of all types of risks (including fraud risk) applicable to my role.
Understand and comply with the relevant end-to-end processes including applicable risk and controls.
Contribute to the development/revision of tools and procedures to document and share
knowledge, incentivise staff/teams
Appropriately define audit scope, objectives and approach for each audit engagement.
Liaise with key stakeholders in the planning and delivery of the internal audit engagements discussing the fundamentals of the engagement at each stage of the audit engagement.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of TMEA’s policies and procedures. Perform audit procedures to test compliance with or suitability of policies.
Perform and/or supervise audit engagements that encompass governance, risk management and
internal control assessments to ensure set deadlines are met.
Identify and effectively communicate opportunities for improvement.
Document process flows and walk through testing during audit engagements and in accordance with the internal audit methodology.
Partner with audit clients/stakeholders to analyse and conclude on the design and operational effectiveness and efficiency of the control environment and activities and develop innovative recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving ways of working and achieving value for money.
Develop and maintain effective communication protocols with key clients and stakeholders specific for each audit engagement.
Supervise co-sourced/internal audit staff on varied audit engagements. Manage and review the audit work papers and ensure electronic audit files are in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Standards and the TMEA Internal Audit Manual.
Timely monitor the implementation by management of audit recommendations, including
reperforming procedures to validate managements remedial actions. Timely escalate unresolved
issues where appropriate.
Carry out or supervise special audits, investigations or other related tasks as directed by the Director of Audit and Assurance.
Fraud risk management
Monitor and support the implementation of the Fraud policy.
Conduct adhoc and investigative assignments where required in line with the stipulated
methodology and timelines.
Reporting
Manage auditee/client needs and expectations. Assist the Director of Audit and Assurance in the preparation of a risk-based annual audit plan to be presented to the Senior
Leadership/Management Team for their endorsement and the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for
their review and approval.
Ensure that audit reports are timely, factual and concise and that they provide practical recommendations for areas requiring improvement.
Assist the Director of Audit and Assurance in preparing monthly briefings to the Senior
Leadership/Management Team and quarterly reports to the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Ensure that the Internal Audit intranet/share-point page has useful, relevant and up-to-date content that would be beneficial to general users and the unit as well.
Ensure TeamMate is regularly updated with key risks and controls, risk assessments, workpapers, issues tracking updates and client feedback.
Strategic relationships
Coordinate work with the Risk & Compliance department and other control related activities.
Develop and manage good client relations and keep in contact with clients to appreciate client perspectives and strategic changes, priorities and risks.
Support clients and partners with fraud and internal control capacity building where applicable.
Obtain timely feedback and monitor performance of internal audit and fraud related engagements from the clients in order to identify potential performance needs and proactively address requests from stakeholders.
Management of Audit Team
Coach, coordinate and evaluate team members. Ensure audit scope, objectives and approach is clear and helps the team to effectively manage deadlines.
Promote a high level of ethical awareness and conduct within the team.
Motivate, mentor and train staff for high performance. Conduct objective performance
evaluations of staff.
Maintain a record of the department’s staff development needs and training plan that responds to the needs analysis to enable the department systematically to build the current and future skills required to achieve the strategic intent of the department.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree plus ten years’ relevant experience including three years of leadership and management experience OR Postgraduate degree plus eight years’ relevant experience including three years of leadership and management experience.
Full membership of and certification by the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) including but not limited to CIA, QIAL, CRMA, CCSA, BEAC etc. OR Full membership of and certification by a
professional accounting body.
Full or part professional qualifications including; PMP, Prince 2 and CFE (membership of
ACFE) shall be an added advantage.
At least 8 years’ relevant work experience in a busy work environment including 3 years’ of management experience.
A successful track record in internal audit management and participation in the formulation of audit objectives, policies and strategies.
A successful track record of influencing, giving professional advice to and building effective and productive working relationships with middle level and senior managers, and those engaged in managing risks.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 10th August, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; TradeMark East Africa Internal Audit Manager Jobs in Kenya
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