Audit Manager

Adept Systems is a Kenyan company established in 1994, providing a full range of management consultancy services in the areas of human resources

Audit Manager

Description

• The Audit Manager is responsible for leading company-wide audit and risk activities to safeguard corporate assets, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and strengthen internal controls. As the architect and steward of audit standards, the role ensures that policies and procedures are well understood and respected, while driving efficiency, risk prevention, and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Board Audit & Risk Committee, the Audit Manager plays a critical role in risk management, compliance, and organizational accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of associates to plan, coordinate, and manage the company-wide audit plan.

• Drive Internal Audit’s change initiatives, including risk assessment, annual planning, audit execution, reporting, staff recruitment and development, and technology adoption.

• Conduct annual risk assessments and develop responsive audit plans aligned with the organization’s risk profile.

• Report quarterly to the Audit Committee on monitoring activities, emerging risks, and exposures.

• Perform audits of physical and electronic records to evaluate compliance with business control policies and processes.

• Provide post-audit briefings to branch managers and functional leaders, ensuring action plans are implemented.

• Analyse and evaluate accounting documents, prepare audit reports, and present findings to management.

• Report monthly on audit progress, efficiency improvements, and fraud prevention measures.

• Identify control weaknesses and recommend process improvements.