Hotpoint Appliances Ltd was established in 1984. Its first store was located in the Sarit Centre shopping mall in Nairobi. In late 1990s Hotpoint was awarded the Sole Distributorship Agency for LG Electronics. Later on, it went on to acquire agencies for other global brands including Ariston, Westpoint and Kenwood. The company quickly expanded its operations throughout Kenya, and by 2002 is was on the the region’s largest retailers and wholesalers of consumer electronics and entertainment products. Founded on the philosophy of Customer Value and Service. The company’s success is dependent on building and maintaining customer loyalty. Through strong supplier partnerships, we expect to provide customers with quality products featuring the latest technology, while offering unparalleled after-sales service. Our Vision To enhance the lifestyle of our Eastern African Customers Our Mission To supply and support domestic and commercial electronic appliances Our Core Values Integrity and Excellence We absolutely believe in doing the right thing: for our customers, our people and all stakeholders. Teamwork, Empowerment and Growth We develop ourselves as people, and we work collaboratively between individuals, departments, locations and levels.
Hotpoint Appliances Limited has an exciting career opportunity in the Internal Audit Department. We are seeking for talented, dynamic, self-driven and results-oriented individual who is committed to excellent performance and participating in our growth strategy.
Job Purpose
- To assist in the development of the annual audit plan, IA strategic plan, IA performance as per the approved audit plan and other special assignments. He/she will also supervise/review the output of the audit assistants. The person will also deputize the IA manager.
- Assist the Internal audit manager in the development and/or execution of the annual audit plan, department budget, staff training requirements, and innovation initiatives to improve the company/department processes.
- Conduct IT audits, review of systems, applications and IT processes.
- Performing the company-wide risk assessment and maintaining the risk register.
- Preforming financial and tax audits of the company.
- Performance of internal audit reviews, to include preliminary survey, development of audit program, the performance of fieldwork, reporting & follow-up as directed by the Internal Audit Manager.
- Review for work performed & draft reports by Internal audit assistants and ensure working papers have been documented as per the Internal Audit Procedures for the Internal audit manager review.
- Ensure all the assigned audits/ engagements are completed within the agreed timelines.
- Following up on the audit recommendation to ensure all are implemented and generating monthly reports to the internal audit manager on the pending audit findings.
- Evaluating internal processes and controls, and preparing audit reports with value-added recommendations to Internal Audit Manager.
- Prepare a quarterly report on high-risk issues in the audited areas for Internal Audit Manager review
Requirements
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or its equivalent.
- Membership of a recognized professional accountancy body. I.e. CPA or ACCA. • Must have CISA qualification.
- Must have a strong background in IT, Tax and Financial audits.
- Minimum 5 years experience working in the Internal Audit environment/ Accounting/ Audit Firm.
- Must have served at least 2 years in a supervisory role managing at least 2 staff
Critical Skills (Competences)
- Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management and low-level staff members.
- Expert knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, business process improvements, risk management, and finance and accounting practices and methods.
- Proactive, hands-on, results-driven orientation required.
- Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, excellent administrative and organizational skills • Strong understanding of internal controls and sound knowledge of business
- Excellent data analytics and presentation skills.
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