Controls/Internal Auditor at Kipchimchim Group of Companies

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct financial, operational, compliance, and systems audits across Group entities.
• Evaluate internal control systems, business processes, and risk management practices.
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and non-compliance with policies and regulations.
• Review accuracy and integrity of financial records, reconciliations, and reports.
• Assess compliance with IFRS, internal policies, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation and control improvement measures.
• Conduct spot checks and surprise audits in high-risk areas such as procurement, inventory, payroll, and cash handling.
• Verify existence, valuation, and safeguarding of assets through physical inspections.
• Review procurement, inventory, payroll, and asset management processes for efficiency and value for money.
• Prepare clear audit reports highlighting findings, risks, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and report progress to management.
• Support external auditors during statutory audits and regulatory reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA (K) / ACCA qualification; additional certification in CIA or CISA is an added advantage.
• 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, controls review, or risk management.
• Familiarity with IFRS, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in audit reporting, control testing, and process improvement.