Senior Internal Audit Supervisor

9 February 2024

Mission Brief:

The company’s Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance framework is in place to guide the planning, executing and reporting on operational, financial, governance risk and compliance related matters for Tamarind Management limited and its associated operations.

The primary role of the senior supervisor is to provide leadership to the team and advice on internal controls to the operations, finance, data centre and the Board of Directors and to respond to activities on risk management and compliance.

Working as a trusted, independent advisor, the Senior Internal Audit supervisor should know how to apply risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered, while identifying potential issues. S/he is responsible for designing, performing and completing internal audits, in line with the annual internal audit plan and the audit charter. This responsibility includes performing internal audit procedures and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.

Providing value-added advice and support to the operations, finance and IT (Data centre) departments on the creation or modification of policies, procedures, processes, products or services to ensure an appropriate level of internal control and compliance is maintained.

Responsibilities

To supervise and lead the entire audit assignment process, including detailed planning of audit assignments, audit testing, and reporting in accordance with Internal Audit methodology.
To maintain and regularly update the company risk register
To design annual audit plans for approval. The auditor will monitor and evaluate the department's performance compared to the plan as the year progresses.
To Plan and conduct the internal audit tests and assignments in ways that helps the Tamarind Management Limited and its affiliated companies.
Mitigate risks Improve the processes and strengthen the Internal Controls Environment.
To Ensure that audit assignments are focused on key risk areas and are performed efficiently and within time and expense budgets.
To regularly review and update the internal audit charter to reflect the emerging trends in the controls environment, the industry and the audit profession.
To Supervise, lead, coach and mentor members of the internal audit team
To Document audit findings and draft audit reports, ensuring that audit issues are communicated and resolved in a timely manner.
To share high level audit reports to the BOD.
To report significant risks which could adversely affect the company’s reputation
To hold regular audit-related meetings with the unit Management.
To manage feedback processes and follow-up on reported audit findings.
To include overdue audit recommendations in the quarterly BOD reports.
To perform ad hoc audit investigations and other assignments as requested.
To research and benchmark on emerging audit techniques, and make recommendations for improvements to IA procedures, systems & reports; internal control Environment; risk mitigation etc.
To perform audit duties that are necessary to assist the organisation with protecting, controlling and improving information systems.
To work with IT (Data Centre) in ensuring that the process of acquisition, development, testing, and implementation of information systems meet the organisation’s strategy and objectives.
To conduct tests and procedures to ascertain whether the information systems operations, maintenance and service management meet the organisation’s strategy and objectives.
To provide internal assurance that the organisation’s information security policies, standards, procedures, and controls guarantee Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of information assets.
To provide advice and guidance to the IT (Data Centre) necessary to improve the quality and controls around information systems.
To identify and evaluate potential opportunities and threats associated with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry practices.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Attributes.

A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, accounting, Finance or any other related disciplines.
Minimum equivalent of full CPA qualification.
Membership of ICPA(K) and or the institute of Internal Auditors added advantage.
At least 3 years of related experience is preferred
Understanding of Tamarind Management limited and its affiliated company’s Business Operating Procedures.
Understanding of the Business Enterprise Systems
To exhibit professional behaviours at all times and abstain from activities that may impair internal audit independence and or put the reputation of the department and the company in disrepute.
Ability to apply Professional scepticism.
Ability to analyse and point out unique trends from operations and financial data.
Ability to lead and enhance team productivity
Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organisation.
High sense of integrity with strong personal ethics and values.
Ability to stand firm on difficult issues when required and be objective in approach.
Strong analytical ability.
Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
Being logical approach and capable of identifying and evaluating issues and problem solving.
Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple assignments.
Demonstrated job commitment and personal flexibility to meet changing expectation.
Commitment to self-development and expansion of knowledge.
At least 3 years of related experience is preferred.

Are you interested in this position and do you meet the minimum requirements? Apply by sending an email with your CV and a convincing cover letter to human.resources@tamarind.co.ke

Due to the high volume of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail
human.resources@tamarind.co.ke

Unit Tamarind Central Services the
Location Nairobi
Job posting 08/02/2024
Starting date Immediate.