Safaricom Jobs: Senior Internal Auditor

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Risk Management Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Internal Auditor

Ref: RM – SIA- OCT09

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the job holder will be responsible for providing reliable, valued assurance to the business over the effectiveness of controls mitigating current and evolving high risks and in so doing improving the internal control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing specific audit assignments as dictated by the audit plan;
• Identifying and discussing all control weaknesses and recommendations for efficiency with management;
• Identifying and communicating apparent failures in the control framework within the process;
• Root cause investigation of fraud and determining corrective action
• Maintaining accurate records to support and satisfy audit tests;
• Identifying and promoting good business practice within the company;
• Monitoring implementation status of past audit recommendations;
• Monitoring budgets set for a given audit area assigned and ensuring execution is within defined timelines.

Minimum Requirements

• Upper second class degree in Business or Commerce or other relevant degree from a recognized University;
• Fully qualified CPA (K) or equivalent. CIA qualification is an added advantage;
• 5 years audit experience in a reputable organization or external audit firm;
• Fully conversant on use of computer aided auditing techniques (CAAT’s);
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools. Experience in the use of electronic working papers will be an added advantage;
• Understanding of techniques to manage and mitigate business risks;
• Experience in fraud investigation
• Knowledge of relevant governance and listing requirements ( E.g. Sarbanes Oxley, Combined code);
• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive, innovative and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below.

All applications must be delivered on or before Sunday 4th October 2009.

The Resourcing Manager

Safaricom Limited

Nairobi

Via email:

hr @ safaricom.co.ke