Executive – Internal Audit

Pwani Oil Products Limited is a manufacturing company founded in 1985 and based in Mombasa, Kenya. It is a prominent player in the manufacturing sector.

The Executive – Internal Audit will play a crucial role in the internal audit function, assisting with the planning, execution, and reporting of audit engagements to ensure adherence to established standards and timelines. The position involves contributing to risk assessments to identify key business risks and evaluating the effectiveness of existing control mechanisms. Additionally, the role requires maintaining meticulous audit documentation, performing data analysis using specialized tools, and reviewing compliance with company policies and regulations. The Executive will also help assess internal control adequacy, identify weaknesses, propose enhancements, and contribute to audit report preparation, summarizing findings and recommendations. Support for audit committee meetings and follow-up on corrective action plans are also key aspects of this position.

1. Assist in planning, executing, and reporting internal audit engagements, ensuring compliance with audit standards and timelines.
2. Contribute to risk assessments to identify key business risks and evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls.
3. Maintain organized and well-documented audit workpapers, adhering to internal audit standards and best practices.
4. Utilize data analytics tools such as Caseware IDEA, Python, Power BI, and SQL to analyze data, identify trends, anomalies, and potential areas of concern during audits.
5. Evaluate compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations, recommending necessary improvements.
6. Assist in assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying weaknesses, and proposing enhancements.
7. Contribute to the preparation of audit reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement.
8. Support the preparation of materials for audit committee meetings, including presenting audit findings when required.
9. Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
10. Communicate effectively with auditees and stakeholders, explaining audit objectives, findings, and recommendations.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
2. CPA III or an equivalent professional qualification.
3. Proficiency in data analytics tools including Caseware IDEA, Python, Power BI, and SQL.
4. 2-4 years of experience in audit, risk management, or a related field.
5. Strong analytical, report-writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
6. Demonstrated high integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
7. Proficiency in Excel and other audit/data analytics tools.