Kenchic Limited is the leading producer of poultry in East and Central Africa. At its inception, the company’s main activity was the production of broiler and layer day-old chicks. Over the years the company has expanded operations to include processed chicken and further processed products. The company started its operations in 1984. The company’s Head Office is in Exsan House along Enterprise road.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Audit and Risk, the primary role of the Internal Auditor is to complement and supplement the Head of audit and risk. The internal auditor will supervise and implement the general tasks associated with the audit department and more so in absence of the Head of audit and risk.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supplement the head of audit and risk as well as the senior internal auditor.
• Prepare and present audit reports reflecting the audit findings as well as reporting on the adequacy of risk and control matters to supervisors and any relevant departments.
• Evaluate and increase efficiency and effectiveness of risk based internal audit control systems to promote good corporate governance.
• Liaise with external auditors to implement their recommendations, improve controls and take necessary corrective action plans.
• Conduct audits to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies/ inefficiencies in line with group policies, procedures and regulations as is requested by the head of audit and risk.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, company policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing and preparing budget and costs of all audit and risk department activities.
• Conduct and carry special assignments as requested by Head of audit and risk as well as the Senior Internal Auditor.
• Review audit reports and provide feedback for improvement.

CANDIDATE’S PROFILE

• Bachelor’s Degree in commerce (Business Administration) or any other Business-related Degree from a recognized university.
• Excellent use of MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Excel for business analysis.
• Must be a certified Auditor (CIA) or accounts professional such as CPA (K), ACCA etc.
• A minimum of three (3) years progressive experience in an internal/external audit/risk function ideally in the FMCG sector with: Experience in budgeting and risk management, management accounting, financial accounting or credit control.
• Experience in using accounting systems and ERP systems (IT systems/ERPs-Navision) is desirable.