Principal Auditor at Warehouse Receipt System Council- WRSC

About the Role

A dynamic team is expanding and seeking an experienced auditor to join the Warehouse Receipt System Council as a Principal Auditor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Audit Planning and Execution

• Undertake audit assignments and prepare detailed audit observations and reports
• Conduct institutional risk evaluation and efficiency audits
• Perform financial and systems audits
• Lead audit team in implementing audit work plans
• Implement audit fieldwork strategy
• Examine vouchers, cashbooks, ledgers, and confirm propriety and accuracy of transactions
• Verify utilization of Council's resources
• Audit systems and processes
• Evaluate and document audit evidence

Risk & Compliance Management

• Carry out risk assessment and implement management guidelines
• Conduct risk assessment, corruption risk assessment, and anti-corruption awareness activities
• Undertake audit investigations
• Perform audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations and prepare audit reports

Support & Documentation

• Provide support in developing and updating the internal audit manual
• Conduct audit inspections of Council records
• Collect and verify data on periodical financial returns, estimates, and expenditure
• Prepare audit operational plans

Mandatory Requirements

• Cumulative nine (9) years of service, with at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior Auditor or equivalent position in a comparable organization
• Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), or equivalent degree from a recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountants Kenya (CPA), Kenya Final Certificate, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) Part III, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Registration as a member of a recognized professional accounting body in good standing