Hawkins Associate Ltd. Head of Internal Audit Jobs

Hawkins Associates Ltd.

Head of Internal Audit

    Our client, one of the largest providers of transport solutions in the East African region
    and a franchise holder of some of the best known motor vehicle brands in the world, seeks to recruit a
    Head of Internal Audit.
    The successful candidate will review, develop and implement internal controls, policies, procedures
    as well as risk management tools and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

•     Develop an annual audit plan for approval by the board audit committee and ensure that this is executed within the prescribed time frame;

•     Manage audits, verification of the company’s asset register, carry out investigations and implement recommendations and corrective measures;

•     Discuss audit findings with the stakeholders being audited, recommend workable solutions to address weaknesses identified and provide business advisory services;

•     Provide continuous business review and performance assessment to ensure improvement in the audit system and in the company’s overall objectives, e.g. its mission and vision;

•     Develop and use appropriate risk, governance and compliance management tools to identify potential challenges and to effectively mitigate them;

•     Liaise with external auditors and update the board audit committee on all audit matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

•     University degree in Commerce or a related field of study;

•     Fully qualified CPA (K) or ACCA; CISA certification will be an added advantage;

•     7 years audit experience preferably gained in a large corporate organization and / or in a leading international professional auditing firm;

•     Effective communicator with managerial, organizational and people management skills.

•     An attractive salary and benefits package will be negotiated with the selected candidate and there are excellent prospects for career advancement in the company.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 16th April 2012 Ref. No:231/AY/DN

Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your
experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref. No. to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com