Group Audit & Risk Manager Job At Siginon Group Kenya

We are on the path to being Africa’s World class Logistics Company. We are proactively designing systems and processes that ensure operations excellence and peace of mind for our customers. Block by block, we are building a team of Qualified, Motivated, Competent and Energized individuals with a Winning culture to drive this vision.

The above position has arisen in our Siginon Group Corporate Office at Sea View Mombasa and we
are looking for qualified candidates

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Board of Directors – Siginon Group and to the Managing Director – Siginon Group for day to day operation
Job Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct operational and financial audits related to Siginon Group. This may include reviewing internal controls, business processes, company policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, documents, records, accounts, operations costs and related factors.
• Identify and document deviations, exceptions, and improvements in internal controls, opportunities for efficiencies, cost reduction and/or quality improvement as well as the associated business risk.
• Act as audit leader for an audit processes assigned to specific functional or operational areas or services i.e.) including but not limited to Logistics, Aviation, and Transportation and Value Added Services (Warehousing Customs Brokerage, and Freight).
• The Auditor may review their progress and work for adequacy, method, and procedures. planning, designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the organisation;
• risk assessment, which involves analysing risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating the risks affecting the business;
• risk evaluation, which involves comparing estimated risks with criteria established by the organisation such as costs, legal requirements and environmental factors, and evaluating the organisation’s previous handling of risks;
• risk reporting in an appropriate way for different audiences, for example, to the board of directors so they understand the most significant risks, to business heads to ensure they are aware of risks relevant to their parts of the business and to individuals to understand their accountability for individual risks;
• Review compliance with company global policies and internal control standards.
• Provide recommendations to address identified audit findings.
• Coordinate the preparation of audit reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations including identification of risk and impact on business process.
• Recommend revisions in existing audit programs and develop effectiveness of audit programs for defined scope.
• Prepare and present written and verbal reports of findings and recommendations to management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, related field
• CPA certification is Mandatory
• Understanding of the freight forwarding industry or related logistics (operational, commercial and financial processes).
• Four to eight years working on projects, auditing and/or management consulting or related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of internal controls and/or project management the ability to recognize required improvements in processes and controls.
• Ability to present issues and recommendations to management in an effective manner.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Personable and able to work effectively within a team.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience in leading small teams (2-3 audit team members).
• Ability to travel 50% throughout the EA region.

Other Relevant Qualifications:-

• Big Four auditing/consulting experience or internal audit experience working in a multi-national company a plus.
• Experience utilizing data analysis software is a plus.

How to Apply

Please submit application and detailed CVs by emailing grouphr@siginon.com by July 31, 2015.