Internal Audit Manager at Cytonn Investments

Internal Audit Manager Job Responsibilities

• Perform independent, objective assurance and consulting engagements designed to add value and improve Cytonn’s operations;
• Serves as the group’s Internal Audit Manager, performing professional internal audit work as a key component of the corporate governance structure;
• Directing a comprehensive audit program including performance, financial, and compliance audit of all Investment and Real Estate projects;
• Provide direction to the group’s management and staff on all audit matters;
• Provide direction and lead when necessary in the development of the annual audit plan;
• Maintain organizational and professional ethical standards and works independently with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment;
• Review and advise on the entire company’s risks management in consultation with the Company’s Risk Manager;
• Liaise with external auditors;
• Reporting on the Internal Audit findings to the management;
• Taking part in the planning, organizing, directing and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training and evaluating staff and taking corrective actions to address performance problems;
• Monitoring departmental budgets and development and documentation of departmental policies and procedures;
• Directing the identification and evaluation of the company’s risk areas and the development of the annual audit plan;
• Supervision of Internal Audit staff including reviewing work done;
• Communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to the Management and Board of Directors;
• Developing and maintaining productive client, staff, management, and Board relationships through individual contacts and group meetings;
• Pursuing professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships and share information gained with colleagues;
• Performing any other related work as assigned by the Management and/or the Board Audit, Risk and Compliance committee.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for the Internal Audit Manager Job

• Bachelor’s degree in B.Com or any other business related degree, with a minimum Second Upper degree class;
• Membership to professional bodies (ICPAK/IIA) highly desirable;
• Full professional qualification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or ACCA;
• Minimum of B+ in KCSE;
• MBA or CISA will be added advantage;
• At least 7 years audit experience;
• Results oriented and ability to meet strict deadlines;
• Good analytical and problem solving skills;
• High level of independence and integrity;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Possess exemplary report writing skills.