Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

Unga Holding is a market leader in the manufacturing & provision of superior human nutrition, animal nutrition and animal health products and services within Eastern Africa. Unga family brands are milled using superior quality grains, selected to achieve high customer satisfaction levels at the same time ensuring that the nutritional value is retained ...

Role Purpose:

• Responsible for conducting internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal control environment, identify areas of risk, and make recommendations for improvement. Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Audit Planning and Execution

• Lead end-to-end operational, financial, and compliance audit engagements in accordance with IIA standards, from initial scoping to final reporting.
• Develop risk-based audit programs and test plans tailored to specific process risks and business objectives.
• Execute testing procedures efficiently to meet annual audit plan milestones within established timelines.

Risk Assessment, Internal Controls & Advisory

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across business processes, identifying control gaps, process inefficiencies, and emerging risks.
• Partner with management to recommend practical, cost-effective control enhancements that mitigate risk while supporting operational efficiency.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements, industry trends, and business operations to proactively adjust audit coverage and advise management.

Data-Driven Testing, Reporting & Management Follow-Up

• Produce clear, evidence-based audit workpapers and high-impact reports that clearly articulate root causes, business impacts, and actionable recommendations.
• Leverage basic data analytics tools to perform full-population testing and trend analysis where applicable.
• Present key findings to process owners and management; track and verify the timely remediation of agreed-upon management action plans.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification.
• 2 years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, or risk management.

Key Attributes/ Competencies:

• Strong understanding of internal control concepts, risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards (e.g., COSO, IIA standards).

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex processes and identify areas of risk or inefficiency.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with audit software or data analytics tools.

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate audit findings and recommendations to various stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and continuous learning.

• Deadline: Not specified