The Kipchimchim Group stands as a dynamic conglomerate transforming industries across Agriculture, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Logistics, Warehousing, Retail and Supermarkets, managing over 20 successful companies including Kipchimatt Supermarkets. The role of the Controls/Internal Auditor involves ensuring financial, operational, and compliance integrity across all Group entities. The incumbent will be responsible for evaluating internal control systems, assessing business risks, and providing recommendations to enhance efficiency and adherence to regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct financial, operational, compliance, and systems audits across Group entities.
- Evaluate internal control systems, business processes, and risk management practices.
- Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and non-compliance with policies and regulations.
- Review accuracy and integrity of financial records, reconciliations, and reports.
- Assess compliance with IFRS, internal policies, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation and control improvement measures.
- Conduct spot checks and surprise audits in high-risk areas such as procurement, inventory, payroll, and cash handling.
- Verify existence, valuation, and safeguarding of assets through physical inspections.
- Review procurement, inventory, payroll, and asset management processes for efficiency and value for money.
- Prepare clear audit reports highlighting findings, risks, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
- Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and report progress to management.
- Support external auditors during statutory audits and regulatory reviews.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- CPA (K) / ACCA qualification; additional certification in CIA or CISA is an added advantage.
- 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, controls review, or risk management.
- Familiarity with IFRS, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in audit reporting, control testing, and process improvement.
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