Kerchanshe Trading Company Vacancy Announcement

Kerchanshe Trading Company invites qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant position.

About the Company

Kerchanshe Trading is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, specializing in coffees sourced from Yirgacheffe, Lekempti, Gimbi, Djimma, and Sidamo. With a history of 15 years, the company prides itself on fair trading, excellent customer service, and impacting the livelihoods of over 1 million coffee growers throughout Ethiopia.

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1. Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Addis Ababa

Job Purpose:

Responsible for conducting transactional, complex, and sensitive audits to ensure the company’s operations align with its policies and procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make recommendations on systems and procedures reviewed.
• Report findings and recommendations, and monitor management’s response and implementation.
• Identify and assess financial risks related to financial statements, operations, and compliance.
• Develop audit programs to test internal controls and identify areas of improvement.
• Prepare audit reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Interact with management and stakeholders to address audit findings promptly.
• Ensure external auditors’ comments are addressed by relevant departments.
• Perform audit procedures to verify controls through testing and interviews.
• Inspect transactions and documents for accuracy and legitimacy.
• Analyze and conclude on the effectiveness and efficiency of control systems.
• Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee documentation of audit work according to standards.
• Prepare and present timely audit reports.
• Provide advice on internal control and enhance audit standards and practices.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Identify recurring irregularities and assist in providing remedial actions.
• Stay updated on the latest auditing standards and practices.
• Prepare periodic summary reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Skill and Educational Background:

• Degree: BA or MA in Accounting, Accounting and Finance.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years for MA and 5 years for BA.
• Relevant Exposures:
• Internal audit experience, preferably in coffee exporters, PLCs, and share companies.
• Knowledge in Tax, Customs, Labor Proclamations, Regulations, and Directives.
• Strong skills in creditors and debtors accounts reconciliations.

Quantity: 7

Salary and Benefits: Attractive and negotiable based on experience and skills.

Application Way:

Interested applicants who meet the criteria can submit their detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by a cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com with the subject line “Senior Internal Auditor” from August 1, 2024, to August 8, 2024.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Kerchanshe Trading is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, or other characteristics.