Audit Assistant at Eastern Produce Kenya

About Eastern Produce Kenya Limited

Eastern Produce Kenya Limited is a premier agribusiness company with a long-standing reputation for excellence and innovation in the tea industry. With a commitment to sustainable practices, ethical business operations, and a focus on continuous improvement, EPK is a market leader known for delivering high-quality products to consumers worldwide. We value integrity, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and help us achieve our business objectives.

Position: Audit Assistant

Reference: EPK-NANDI-21/02/2025/001
Location: Nandi Hills Office

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Audit Assistant who will be responsible for conducting internal audits across all our group estates. The ideal candidate will play a key role in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of our internal control systems, ensuring compliance with company policies, and contributing to operational efficiency.

• Risk Identification and Evaluation:
  • Assist in identifying potential risks that may affect the organization’s objectives.
  • Evaluate key controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Operational Audits:
  • Participate in designing and executing operational audits.
  • Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control environments.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Reporting and Recommendations:
  • Develop preliminary findings based on audit results.
  • Provide realistic and actionable recommendations to enhance internal controls.
  • Work collaboratively with management to develop effective solutions to address identified issues or gaps.
  • Follow-up on corrective actions to ensure proper remediation is implemented.
• Documentation and Workpapers:
  • Prepare accurate, logical, and detailed workpapers.
  • Clearly describe the audit procedures performed, test results, and conclusions.
• Insights and Risk Identification:
  • Leverage understanding of the company’s operations to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
• Control Testing and Remediation:
  • Assist in testing the effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Collaborate with management to ensure remediation of deficiencies is effectively implemented.
• Industry Awareness and Best Practices:
  • Maintain an awareness of emerging audit trends and industry best practices.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Perform other internal audit-related duties as assigned.
  • Interact with company management and key personnel to build and maintain effective business relationships through strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Application deadline 7th March 2025.