Internal Auditor at Farsight Africa Group

Job Description

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Founded in , Farsight Africa Group is a leading full-service Pan-African communications company that delivers impactful solutions to companies, governments, development organisations and individuals across East Africa. Given the incessant news cycle in both the traditional and digital media, we believe it is absolutely vital to employ reputation management and strategic communications to further the manifold objectives of our clients. We assist our diverse client base with navigating today’s complex information space from offices located in Kenya and Somalia. Farsight Africa Group has established a reputation in the marketplace for working in complex and challenging environments that demand a comprehensive understanding of local cultures, indigenous communication practices and relationships with stakeholders, at both the grassroots and national level. In addition, the firm has excellent contacts with local and international journalists as well as opinion leaders across the region. The firm has leveraged its unique specialist skills and networks to deliver integrated communication solutions for numerous high-profile clients, including the African Union Mission to Somalia, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Hormuud Telecom, the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, Salaam Africa Bank, and the Office of the Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AS THE INTERNAL AUDITOR:

Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings Maintain open communication with management and audit committee Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

3-5 years of working experience as an internal auditor Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or other relevant field Minimum of Certified Public Accountant level 3 certification. Internal auditor certificates required Exceptional accounting skills Analytical thinking with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills Proven knowledge in accounting procedures. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines