About Pwani Oil

Today, Pwani Oil Product modern state of the art factory at Jomvu, Mombasa, has expanded and has a capacity to refine over 620 metric tonnes of oil a day, prepared to the highest international standards. Adding to this, Pwani Oil Products new production facility at Kikambala has impacted the washing and cleaning industry with excellent laundry and bathing soaps, which is to the highest quality. We strive daily to be seen as an organization that 'refines lives’ by consistently manufacturing premium quality products that offer great value. Pwani Oil Products has helped consumers enjoy their lives, confidently facilitating them to cook healthy and wash hygienically. All Pwani Oil Products have been certified by KEBS and HALAL. Pwani Oil Products Ltd is a proud member of the UN Global Compact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit Support: assist in the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements, ensuring compliance with audit standards and timelines as per approved Audit Plan.

Risk Assessment: contribute to risk assessments to identify key business risks and evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls.

Audit Documentation: maintain organized and well-documented audit workpapers, ensuring they comply with internal audit standards and best practices.

Data Analysis: use data-analytics tools e.g. Caseware IDEA, Python, Power BI and SQL to perform data analysis to identify trends, anomalies and potential areas of concern during audit engagements.

Compliance Review: evaluate compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant regulations, recommending improvements as necessary.

Internal Control Evaluation: assist in assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying weaknesses, and proposing enhancements.

Audit Reporting: contribute to the preparation of audit reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement.

Audit Committee Support: assist in the preparation of materials for audit committee meetings, including presenting audit findings when required.

Follow up: support the monitoring and follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.

Stakeholder Communication: communicate effectively with auditees and stakeholders, explaining audit objectives, findings, and recommendations.

WHAT WE WANT

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field. CPA III or equivalent.

Proficient in data-analytics tools e.g. Caseware IDEA, Python, Power BI and SQL. 2-4 years' experience in audit, risk management or a related field.

Strong analytical, report-writing, communication and stakeholder-management skills; high integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail; proficiency in Excel and audit/data-analytics tools.

Check how your CV aligns with this job

• Assist in the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements, ensuring compliance with audit standards and timelines as per approved Audit Plan.
• Contribute to risk assessments to identify key business risks and evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls.
• Maintain organized and well-documented audit workpapers, ensuring they comply with internal audit standards and best practices.
• Use data-analytics tools e.g. Caseware IDEA, Python, Power BI and SQL to perform data analysis to identify trends, anomalies and potential areas of concern during audit engagements.
• Evaluate compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant regulations, recommending improvements as necessary.
• Assist in assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying weaknesses, and proposing enhancements.
• Contribute to the preparation of audit reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for audit committee meetings, including presenting audit findings when required.
• Support the monitoring and follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Communicate effectively with auditees and stakeholders, explaining audit objectives, findings, and recommendations.

• Data-analytics tools (Caseware IDEA, Python, Power BI, SQL)
• Excel
• Analytical skills
• Report-writing skills
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder-management skills
• High integrity
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• CPA III or equivalent.
• Proficiency in data-analytics tools e.g. Caseware IDEA, Python, Power BI and SQL.
• Proficiency in Excel and audit/data-analytics tools.