Senior Internal Auditor

Description

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR – ADVERTISEMENT

THE ORGANIZATION
Browns Plantations Kenya Limited (BPK) is part of the Browns Investment Group. Browns is a highly successful diversified conglomerate and part of the BRC Holdings PLC group of companies which is one of the largest and most profitable listed corporation in Sri Lanka. It is headquartered in Sri Lanka and has a proud heritage in operating plantation businesses, in Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, and East Africa.

Browns Plantations Kenya Limited is based in Kericho and Bomet counties, it has over 5000 Hectares of Tea and over 2000 Hectares of forestry. There are four tea factories, nine tea estates, a sawmill, and a forestry operation.

Browns Plantations Kenya Limited recognizes sustainability for its long-term success and believes that sustainability goes beyond just reducing our environmental footprint; it also involves empowering communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and ensuring child safety. Through our sustainability practices, Browns Plantations Kenya Limited is striving to build a better future for the environment and society.

We invite applications for the position of a Senior Internal Auditor at our East Africa operations.

THE JOB
Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on internal audits in line with the approved annual audit plan across the Browns Plantation Companies in East Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Execute risk-based internal audits to evaluate internal controls as per the audit objectives from planning stage to reporting with minimal supervision.
• Document quality audit work papers for each assignment and present for review by the Head of Internal Audit
• Completion of audit files in line with Internal Audit Standards and present for review by the Head of Internal Audit for every audit/investigation.
• Drafting reports of audit findings, obtaining management responses, and presenting for review by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Perform monthly follow-up with management to ensure open issues are implemented as recommended in the Internal Audit reports.
• Carry out ad-hoc investigations, appraisals, examinations, or special reviews requested by the Head of Internal Audit.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in commerce or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• With relevant professional qualification e.g. CPA, ACCA, CFE, CIA.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit or external audit function in a reputable firm
• Data analysis, fraud investigations or system audit experience will be an added advantage.
• Technical expertise in internal controls and audit practices including expertise in risk and control frameworks, financial policies and procedures, process and internal controls leading practices and best in class compliance practices.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders and different teams across the organization.
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with external parties and senior managers

HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application, including a detailed CV, e-mail and telephone contacts and the names and addresses of three referees. Your application, clearly indicating the position you are applying for, should reach us no later than 15 August 2025 using the link below:
https://www.fuzu.com/kenya/jobs/senior-internal-auditor-brown-s-plantations-kenya

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.