Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
The organisation is seeking a qualified and experienced Supervisor – Audit to oversee financial audit activities and ensure that company payments and revenues comply with established financial rules and procedures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing financial transactions, verifying supporting documentation, conducting reconciliations, monitoring stock records and carrying out investigations where fraud is suspected.
Key Responsibilities
The Supervisor – Audit will perform the following duties:
Check the arithmetic accuracy of transactions and ensure accounts are correctly coded in accordance with the chart of accounts.
Verify supplier and customer balances and ensure they agree with the respective statements.
Conduct investigations into suspected fraud and prepare reports or recommendations for the Deputy Manager – Internal Audit or other supervisors.
Review outgrowers' records and reconciliation statements.
Reconcile VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax and NSSF accounts.
Review employees' files and audit labour procedures from a financial perspective.
Audit various financial records, including analysis books, ledgers, bankbooks, sales and purchases.
Examine cash payment vouchers, bank payment vouchers and journal vouchers.
Conduct occasional physical stock counts.
Verify store purchases physically and check supporting documents, including invoices, purchase requisitions, purchase orders and Goods Received Notes (GRNs).
Verify final dues for employees leaving the company's service through retirement.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Manager, Internal Audit.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should possess the following qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance or a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.
CPA qualification of at least Level Two from a recognised institution.
Added Advantage:
ACCA qualification of at least Level Two.
Required Experience
A minimum of three years of relevant practical experience in the related field.
Required Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge and experience in physical stock verification.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent numerical skills and accuracy when handling financial figures.
Proficiency in computerised accounting systems.
Good supervisory and team-management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to identify financial irregularities.
Application Information
Job Title: Supervisor – Audit
Department: Audit
Minimum Experience: 3 years
Academic Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance or Commerce
Professional Qualification: CPA Level Two or equivalent requirement as stated above
Application Deadline: Not provided in the supplied job description.
Application Method: Not provided.
Interested applicants should refer to the official vacancy announcement for application instructions, the organisation's name and the closing date before submitting their applications.
How to apply