Audit Associate
2025-07-03T11:25:26+00:00
Lintons Beauty
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Accounting & Finance
2025-07-06T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
8
KEY ROLES
Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- Assist in the annual risk assessment process and generation of the annual audit plan.
- Identify and analyze threats and potential risks to the organization's information assets.
- Assist the Senior Internal Auditor in developing the annual Finance & Operations audit plan.
- Establish and maintain an audit work plan and strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Participate in developing business policies, procedures, and business continuity programs. Provide relevant training to company departments as requested.
- Conduct quality assurance on Finance & Operations.
- Perform control reviews (e.g., operating procedures, programming controls, backup/disaster recovery).
- Participate in quality assurance for technology acquisition and IS projects.
Data Analytics and Reporting
- Support the Senior Auditor in preparing Analytics Risk Assessment plans.
- Compile and report on key metrics (e.g., shrinkage) and company KPIs.
- Monitor key risk areas via data analytics dashboards.
- Perform data analysis for internal audits and provide insights/recommendations.
- Extract and analyze audit data using CAATS (e.g., ACL, SQL) to improve efficiency.
Audit Plan Implementation
- Perform audit work, including plan preparation, work-papers, findings, and reports.
- Test adequacy and effectiveness of Finance & Operations controls and recommend corrective measures.
- Conduct entry and exit meetings during audits.
Investigations and Compliance
- Investigate fraud, embezzlement, theft, or waste; provide remedial measures with the security department.
- Analyze accounting reports/data; perform audits per ISA and IPPF standards.
- Review compliance with legal/statutory standards (e.g., NHIF, PAYE, NSSF, tax, licenses).
- Ensure adherence to company policies, best practices, and safeguarding of documents/property.
Training and Development
- Attend professional forums to stay updated on audit/security laws and technologies. Prepare and facilitate training as needed.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce or related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA).
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of industry best practices, procedures, and regulations.
- Ability to perform IS, operational, and financial audits.
- Experience auditing ERP systems (e.g., Sage) and databases.
- Proficiency in CAAT tools (ACL, SQL), MS Office, and data analytics.
- Familiarity with ISA, IPPF, COSO, and COBIT frameworks.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Membership in a professional body (e.g., IIA).
Risk Assessment and Risk Management Assist in the annual risk assessment process and generation of the annual audit plan. Identify and analyze threats and potential risks to the organization's information assets. Assist the Senior Internal Auditor in developing the annual Finance & Operations audit plan. Establish and maintain an audit work plan and strategy aligned with organizational goals. Participate in developing business policies, procedures, and business continuity programs. Provide relevant training to company departments as requested. Conduct quality assurance on Finance & Operations. Perform control reviews (e.g., operating procedures, programming controls, backup/disaster recovery). Participate in quality assurance for technology acquisition and IS projects. Data Analytics and Reporting Support the Senior Auditor in preparing Analytics Risk Assessment plans. Compile and report on key metrics (e.g., shrinkage) and company KPIs. Monitor key risk areas via data analytics dashboards. Perform data analysis for internal audits and provide insights/recommendations. Extract and analyze audit data using CAATS (e.g., ACL, SQL) to improve efficiency. Audit Plan Implementation Perform audit work, including plan preparation, work-papers, findings, and reports. Test adequacy and effectiveness of Finance & Operations controls and recommend corrective measures. Conduct entry and exit meetings during audits. Investigations and Compliance Investigate fraud, embezzlement, theft, or waste; provide remedial measures with the security department. Analyze accounting reports/data; perform audits per ISA and IPPF standards. Review compliance with legal/statutory standards (e.g., NHIF, PAYE, NSSF, tax, licenses). Ensure adherence to company policies, best practices, and safeguarding of documents/property. Training and Development Attend professional forums to stay updated on audit/security laws and technologies. Prepare and facilitate training as needed
Bachelor's degree in Commerce or related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA). 5+ years of relevant experience. Knowledge of industry best practices, procedures, and regulations. Ability to perform IS, operational, and financial audits. Experience auditing ERP systems (e.g., Sage) and databases. Proficiency in CAAT tools (ACL, SQL), MS Office, and data analytics. Familiarity with ISA, IPPF, COSO, and COBIT frameworks. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Membership in a professional body (e.g., IIA).
JOB-686668a681775
Vacancy title:
Audit Associate
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Lintons Beauty
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, July 6 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
KEY ROLES
Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- Assist in the annual risk assessment process and generation of the annual audit plan.
- Identify and analyze threats and potential risks to the organization's information assets.
- Assist the Senior Internal Auditor in developing the annual Finance & Operations audit plan.
- Establish and maintain an audit work plan and strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Participate in developing business policies, procedures, and business continuity programs. Provide relevant training to company departments as requested.
- Conduct quality assurance on Finance & Operations.
- Perform control reviews (e.g., operating procedures, programming controls, backup/disaster recovery).
- Participate in quality assurance for technology acquisition and IS projects.
Data Analytics and Reporting
- Support the Senior Auditor in preparing Analytics Risk Assessment plans.
- Compile and report on key metrics (e.g., shrinkage) and company KPIs.
- Monitor key risk areas via data analytics dashboards.
- Perform data analysis for internal audits and provide insights/recommendations.
- Extract and analyze audit data using CAATS (e.g., ACL, SQL) to improve efficiency.
Audit Plan Implementation
- Perform audit work, including plan preparation, work-papers, findings, and reports.
- Test adequacy and effectiveness of Finance & Operations controls and recommend corrective measures.
- Conduct entry and exit meetings during audits.
Investigations and Compliance
- Investigate fraud, embezzlement, theft, or waste; provide remedial measures with the security department.
- Analyze accounting reports/data; perform audits per ISA and IPPF standards.
- Review compliance with legal/statutory standards (e.g., NHIF, PAYE, NSSF, tax, licenses).
- Ensure adherence to company policies, best practices, and safeguarding of documents/property.
Training and Development
- Attend professional forums to stay updated on audit/security laws and technologies. Prepare and facilitate training as needed.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce or related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA).
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of industry best practices, procedures, and regulations.
- Ability to perform IS, operational, and financial audits.
- Experience auditing ERP systems (e.g., Sage) and databases.
- Proficiency in CAAT tools (ACL, SQL), MS Office, and data analytics.
- Familiarity with ISA, IPPF, COSO, and COBIT frameworks.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Membership in a professional body (e.g., IIA).
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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