Peoplelink Consultants Ltd is a consultancy services company incorporated under the laws of Kenya.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Internal Auditor evaluates operational, financial, and compliance controls across FMCG manufacturing and distribution workflows to mitigate operational risks, protect company assets, and ensure strict regulatory adherence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in executing internal audit plans, financial reviews, and operational compliance evaluations across plant facilities and distribution networks.
• Examine financial records, inventory logs, procurement files, and production reports to verify accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Evaluate internal controls within manufacturing, supply chain, and warehouse operations to identify bottlenecks, waste, or fraud risks.
• Participate in physical stock takes, fixed asset verifications, and raw material reconciliations.
• Draft clear, evidence-based audit findings and recommendations for senior review.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure implementation within agreed timelines.
• Support special investigations, ad-hoc compliance reviews, and risk assessments as directed by leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (BCom), Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Auditing.
• Professional qualification, certifications & Membership (IIA, ICPAK, ISACA, CFE) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG production environment.
• Practical knowledge of internal audit methodologies, internal control frameworks, and risk assessment techniques.
• Strong analytical, data verification, and reporting capabilities with high attention to detail.
• High professional integrity, objectivity, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Assist in executing internal audit plans, financial reviews, and operational compliance evaluations across plant facilities and distribution networks.
• Examine financial records, inventory logs, procurement files, and production reports to verify accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Evaluate internal controls within manufacturing, supply chain, and warehouse operations to identify bottlenecks, waste, or fraud risks.
• Participate in physical stock takes, fixed asset verifications, and raw material reconciliations.
• Draft clear, evidence-based audit findings and recommendations for senior review.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure implementation within agreed timelines.
• Support special investigations, ad-hoc compliance reviews, and risk assessments as directed by leadership.

• Practical knowledge of internal audit methodologies
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks
• Knowledge of risk assessment techniques
• Analytical capabilities
• Data verification
• Reporting capabilities
• High attention to detail
• Professional integrity
• Objectivity
• Written and verbal communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (BCom), Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Auditing.
• Professional qualification, certifications & Membership (IIA, ICPAK, ISACA, CFE) will be an added advantage.