Internal Controls and Risk Officer

The position will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the CFAO Mobility Kenya Internal controls environment. Ensures that financial and operational processes are in compliance with CFAO policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Risk management, audits, and maintaining the effectiveness of internal controls to prevent fraud, errors, and inefficiencies. Main Responsibilities of the Job Design, evaluate, and improve internal control systems to ensure compliance with accounting standards and operational policies. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to financial operations and business processes. Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls in mitigating risk. Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure proper auditing procedures are followed. Provide necessary documentation and assist in audit-related activities. Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures, audit plan and programs to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant financial reporting. Routine internal control reviews and reporting of headquarters, branches and dealers based on the PACI controls (internal control tool). Track the progress of remediation of control weaknesses identified by CFAO Internal Audit on PACI (internal control tool), self-testing, or controls assessment. Prepare internal control reports for senior management, detailing the results of audits, control testing, and risk assessments/impacts and provide recommendations for process improvements. Train and support other departments, branches and divisions in understanding and implementing internal control policies, risk registers and procedures. Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure internal controls are up to date including improvements to enhance the effectiveness of internal control systems. Work closely with finance, operational controllers, and IT departments to integrate internal controls within day-to-day operations for CFAO Mobility Kenya Support in development and implementation of Compliance awareness program for the group Participate in stock counts (including parts, vehicles, and consumables) and review the reports from these exercises to identify and mitigate potential risk exposures. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field CISA Certifications, ACCA or CPA preferred or relevant professional course Internal Auditing knowledge Knowledge of data analytics and data-driven decision-making Risk Management Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role At least 5 years on internal controls, auditing or risk management experience in a supervisory role

Toyota Kenya Limited is the authorized distributor and service provider of Toyota, Yamaha, HINO and Suzuki brands in Kenya. Toyota Kenya Ltd was incorporated in 1997 as a subsidiary by Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) the trading arm of Toyota Motor Corporation