Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading audit engagements and ensuring that the organization complies with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This role involves coordinating with various departments, evaluating internal controls, identifying areas for improvement, and making recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities or duties

Planning and Preparation:

• Develop audit plans, including scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Conduct preliminary risk assessments and gather relevant background information.
• Coordinate with management and other stakeholders to schedule audit activities.

Audit Execution:

• Lead and supervise the audit team during fieldwork.
• Conduct detailed testing of internal controls, processes, and transactions.
• Identify and document audit findings, including areas of non-compliance and potential risks.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Present audit results to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and training to junior auditors and staff.

Follow-up and Monitoring:

• Track the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Conduct follow-up audits to ensure compliance with recommendations.
• Monitor ongoing risks and control environment changes.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Recommend improvements to the audit methodology and processes.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and training.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Academic qualification :

• Bachelor’ Degree in Commerce/ Accounts/ Finance/ Economics from a recognized University

Professional qualification :

• Certified Public Accountant CPA-K/ ACCA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Membership of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit (ISA) will be an added advantage

Experience needed

Experience :

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Internal Audit within the FMCG manufacturing industry.

Functional Skills:

• Hands on experience in auditing through Computerized Systems, knowledge of ERP. Proficient in word/ excel

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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• Develop audit plans, including scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Conduct preliminary risk assessments and gather relevant background information.
• Coordinate with management and other stakeholders to schedule audit activities.
• Lead and supervise the audit team during fieldwork.
• Conduct detailed testing of internal controls, processes, and transactions.
• Identify and document audit findings, including areas of non-compliance and potential risks.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Present audit results to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and training to junior auditors and staff.
• Track the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Conduct follow-up audits to ensure compliance with recommendations.
• Monitor ongoing risks and control environment changes.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Recommend improvements to the audit methodology and processes.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and training.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor’ Degree in Commerce/ Accounts/ Finance/ Economics from a recognized University
• Certified Public Accountant CPA-K/ ACCA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Membership of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit (ISA) will be an added advantage