Senior Auditor at Mikano

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements and identify areas for improvement,
• Conduct independent reviews and evaluations for assigned audits and special projects/investigations with a good level of professionalism and standards,
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist the Head of Department to support company-wide data analyses including developing data queries, tests, reports, demonstrations and process documentation to support review and replication by throughout the company for ongoing monitoring, oversight and control activities.
• Identify areas of potential risks to the organisation, evaluating their significance for audit planning purposes (cost versus benefit of audit project, scheduling, and level of expertise to provide quality service).
• Assist in preparing annual audit plans, programs and objectives in accordance with the strategic objectives of the entity
• Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal controls and the efficiency with which activities are carried out. Obtain sufficient documentary evidence to support audit conclusions and recommendations in line generally acceptable standards.
• Proficiency in using accounting software, ERP systems and Microsoft software.
• Ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide insights for decision-making.

Education / Professional Qualifications

•  First Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or Social Science or any related discipline from a reputable university
• Professional qualification like ACA/ACCA/CIA is compulsory

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting and Auditing in a senior capacity, knowledge of operational activities is an added advantage.
• Experienced in working with crossfunctional teams and collaborating with stakeholders from various departments.
• Experienced in conducting Internal Auditing and providing strategic insights to support decisionmaking to management.
• Demonstrated experience in managing Audit operations and functions, including internal controls, investigations, risk assessments and cost controls

Required Competensies:

• Monitor Audit performance, analyze variances, and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision making.
• Excellent understanding of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Good understanding of entity’s business operations across all its Divisions.