Audit Associate
KEY ROLES
Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- Assist
in the annual risk assessment process and generation of the annual audit
plan.
- Identify
and analyze threats and potential risks to the organization’s information
assets.
- Assist
the Senior Internal Auditor in developing the annual Finance &
Operations audit plan.
- Establish
and maintain an audit work plan and strategy aligned with organizational
goals.
- Participate
in developing business policies, procedures, and business continuity
programs. Provide relevant training to company departments as requested.
- Conduct
quality assurance on Finance & Operations.
- Perform
control reviews (e.g., operating procedures, programming controls,
backup/disaster recovery).
- Participate
in quality assurance for technology acquisition and IS projects.
Data Analytics and Reporting
- Support
the Senior Auditor in preparing Analytics Risk Assessment plans.
- Compile
and report on key metrics (e.g., shrinkage) and company KPIs.
- Monitor
key risk areas via data analytics dashboards.
- Perform
data analysis for internal audits and provide insights/recommendations.
- Extract
and analyze audit data using CAATS (e.g., ACL, SQL) to improve efficiency.
Audit Plan Implementation
- Perform
audit work, including plan preparation, work-papers, findings, and
reports.
- Test
adequacy and effectiveness of Finance & Operations controls and
recommend corrective measures.
- Conduct
entry and exit meetings during audits.
Investigations and Compliance
- Investigate
fraud, embezzlement, theft, or waste; provide remedial measures with the
security department.
- Analyze
accounting reports/data; perform audits per ISA and IPPF standards.
- Review
compliance with legal/statutory standards (e.g., NHIF, PAYE, NSSF, tax,
licenses).
- Ensure
adherence to company policies, best practices, and safeguarding of
documents/property.
Training and Development
- Attend
professional forums to stay updated on audit/security laws and
technologies. Prepare and facilitate training as needed.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce or related field.
- Professional
certification (e.g., CPA).
- 5+
years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge
of industry best practices, procedures, and regulations.
- Ability
to perform IS, operational, and financial audits.
- Experience
auditing ERP systems (e.g., Sage) and databases.
- Proficiency
in CAAT tools (ACL, SQL), MS Office, and data analytics.
- Familiarity
with ISA, IPPF, COSO, and COBIT frameworks.
- Strong
analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Membership
in a professional body (e.g., IIA).
How to Apply
Send your CV & Cover Letter to: Email: hr@lintonsbeauty.com Application
Deadline: 6th July, 2025