Senior Associate – Finance & Operations Auditor

The Senior Associate – Finance & Operations Auditor evaluates financial, operational, and ERP controls across the organization. The role ensures financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, while identifying risks and driving continuous improvement across business functions.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead risk assessments and audit planning cycles.

• Identify financial, operational, and system-based risks.

• Conduct audits across key business areas including cash, inventory, procurement, and sales.

ERP (Odoo) & Data Oversight

• Review ERP workflows, including Sales Orders (SO), Purchase Orders (PO), and inventory modules.

• Assess system controls, user access levels, and data integrity.

• Analyze transactional data to identify anomalies, control gaps, and performance issues.

Reporting & Control Assurance

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, findings, and actionable insights.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.

• Conduct audit entry (kickoff) and exit (closeout) meetings with process owners.

Fraud & Compliance

• Investigate fraud, stock losses, irregularities, and control violations.

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including Tax, NHIF, PAYE, and NSSF.

• Enforce adherence to internal policies and corporate governance standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend process and control enhancements to strengthen operations.

• Support the adoption of audit tools, data analytics, and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., ACCA).

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in internal or external audit.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably Odoo).

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of financial and operational audit methodologies.

• Proficiency in data analysis and identifying control weaknesses.

• Excellent report writing and stakeholder communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments.

• High level of integrity and attention to detail.