Assistant Executive – Internal Audit

Pwani Oil Products Limited is a manufacturing company founded in 1985, based in Mombasa, Kenya, specializing in various consumer products.

The Assistant Executive – Internal Audit will be instrumental in supporting the internal audit function, ensuring adherence to the audit plan and approved timelines. This position requires conducting thorough risk assessments, control testing, and substantive audit procedures. A key aspect of the role involves leveraging data analytics to identify unusual transactions, control overrides, and non-compliance with company policies. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining robust internal controls, preparing comprehensive audit reports, and monitoring the implementation of corrective actions to enhance overall audit excellence and risk management.

1. Support the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audits in accordance with the audit plan and timelines.
2. Conduct risk assessments, process walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive audit procedures.
3. Utilize data analytics and 100% population testing to identify anomalies, duplicate transactions, unusual payments, control overrides, and unauthorized user activity.
4. Review compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, proposing improvements as needed.
5. Maintain accurate and well-documented audit workpapers and contribute to the creation of clear, concise audit reports.
6. Assist with Audit Committee activities, including preparing reports and presenting audit findings when required.
7. Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
8. Communicate effectively with auditees, departments, directors, and external parties, clearly explaining audit objectives, findings, and recommendations.

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
2. Possess CPA III Section 5 or an equivalent professional qualification.
3. Demonstrate strong knowledge of internal controls and risk assessment methodologies.
4. Be proficient in data analytics tools such as Excel, CaseWare IDEA, Python, SQL, and Power BI.
5. Exhibit strong analytical, integrity, confidentiality, proactive approach, interpersonal, and audit report-writing skills.
6. Prior audit experience is considered an added advantage.