Founded in Mombasa, the tamarind group owns and operates some of the most successful restaurants and leisure operations in Africa. We focus on our original mission of continually improving the quality and value of our services, developing excellent morale in our employees and maintaining superior social and environmental awareness. Tamarind has maintained standards of food and service which rank among the best in the world.

SUMMARY

The Assistant Internal Auditor is primarily responsible for performing various audit functions to ensure the core mandate of the department of planning, executing, and reporting on operational, financial, governance, risk and compliance related matters for Tamarind Management Limited and its associated operations are achieved.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct risk assessments and prepare risk registers for the company.
• Identify and evaluate risks on audited activities.
• Check all accounting processes and the company’s accounting system databases.
• Be objective in approach and act as an independent advisor on internal controls and risk management matters
• Continuously develop knowledge in the sector regarding rules, regulations, best practices, techniques, and performance standards.
• Help to review and proffer solutions to internal audit issues.
• Assist with special investigation and recommend fraud deterrent measures.
• Recommend the best and proven ways for the company to avoid fraud and reduce risks.
• Check, and verify accounting records to ascertain that they conform with industry standards, best practices, and corporate guidelines.
• Ensure total compliance with company policies/SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and internationally accepted auditing standards.
• Work harmoniously with external auditors as requested by the organization.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff, including interns on audit processes; and assess the performance of staff.
• Perform random checks to process e.g. billing, receiving, dispatch, and functions.
• Conduct surprise float counts and circulate reports reference.
• Check bank reconciliations and follow up on aged or unexplained bank reconciling items.
• Audit and circulate bi-weekly reports for voids, returns, and discounts.
• Audit petty cash and follow up on any queries with the respective persons to ensure all petty cash payments conform to the company policy
• Perform random daily unit banking reports checks to ensure compliance with daily banking procedures and follow up on how variances are resolved.
• In consultation with the head of the department, occasionally, visit Tamarind Management limited business units to perform audit checks on various operational areas to ensure there is compliance with set controls and procedures.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the management from time to time.

SKILLS/ABILITIES, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE 

• Strong data analytics skills.
• Ability to interpret financial and accounting data, and the knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strict confidentiality to the professionally acquired information.
• High integrity and be of unquestionable character.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Keen eye to details.
• Proven teamwork with a high sense of team spirit.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Possess high levels of professionalism, integrity, and truthfulness in all dealings
• Possess strong knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Possess advanced skills in computer applications and other accounting software.
• Understanding of Hotel and Restaurant Operational Procedures and Systems.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or other related discipline.
• CPA-Intermediate Level.
• At Least three (3) years of relevant working experience