Global Audit and Risk Manager , East African Breweries Ltd

Provide EABL with assurance that all systems within the group are operated in a secure and controlled environment that guarantees the availability, reliability and integrity of information through efficient and effective utilization of the resources available.

•   Assurance: Carry out regular assurance audits in line with Global Audit and Risk methodology, report on the reliability and integrity of information, compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations.  
•   Audit Management: Lead audits and special reviews, identify and allocate tasks, coordinate and monitor work, control audit assignment resources, consolidate results and present to the business partners.
•   Business Improvement: Engage middle level and senior managers and ensure that agreed improvement plans are acted upon.
•   Compliance: Support the embedment of Control Assurance and Risk Management (CARM) as a risk and controls management tool. The incumbent will be required to contribute to the development of CARM and coordinate and facilitate capability building sessions that promote adherence to EABL corporate governance standards and the code of business conduct.
•   Risk Management: Champion risk management activities within business units, ensuing that risk management programmes are robust. In addition, champion the identification and closure of audit issues in the business units.

Desired Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• University degree
• Recognized professional qualification in accountancy CPA (K), CA, ACCA.
• The following qualifications are highly recommended for this role:  Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• MBA is an added advantage.

Experience                                        

• 8 – 10 years experience in a professional audit firm or the internal audit department of a large company, 2 of which must be at Senior Auditor level
• Knowledge of IT Security/audit tools and techniques  - CAATS.

Company Description

EABL is the leading premium alcohol group in East Africa. The incumbent provides audit service to all the EABL group companies namely: Kenya Breweries Limited, Uganda Breweries Ltd, Serengeti Breweries Ltd, Central Glass Industries Ltd, East African Maltings Limited, IDU and UDV (Kenya).The incumbent may also be called upon to provide audit service to other Diageo companies within Africa or anywhere in the world.

EABL Group Audit & Risk (GAR) works with business management to evolve its Business Risk Strategy towards two key imperatives:

• Ensuring EABL management are actively managing their business risks in line with best practice.
• Providing independent assurance to the EABL Executive and Audit Committee as to the quality and efficacy of Business Risk Management and control in EABL.

The Group Audit & Risk team aims to help management to be the best at managing risk and the EABL Group to achieve the highest standards of corporate governance in relation to any risk that could significantly enhance or impede our ability to achieve current or future business objectives.

This role works closely with the Head of Business Risk, Finance Directors and Unit Heads of Finance, all levels of management, Group Security & Police.