Internal Audit Internship

REPORT TO:    Assistant Internal Auditor

Vivo presently operates 29 physical stores in Kenya, two stores in Kigali, Rwanda, Uganda and an online presence. Our Mission and Vision, “To be Africa’s most loved fashion brand” and “Africa Dressing Herself,” steer our five core company values. We prioritize our customers, aiming to enhance their lives through our products while nurturing and developing our talent and employees within the Vivo family.

This underscores our commitment to recruiting, cultivating, and retaining the brightest minds globally. Embracing our fundamental principles, #Our People First, #One Team, #Delight Our Customers, #Challenge the Status Quo, and #Own the Result, #Question, challenge, improve fosters a distinctive culture throughout our organization, enabling us to unlock the immense potential of this dynamic industry.

 If you possess ambition, intelligence, motivation, dynamism, and a knack for influence and innovation, and you thrive in a challenging, high-growth environment, you are the ideal candidate for our team.

Job Purpose:

The Internal Audit Intern will report to the Assistant Internal Auditor, and will be responsible for the accurate carrying out of cycle counts, stocktakes, preliminary review, organization of business records and records of company assets to enable the Assistant Internal Auditor evaluate business risks, determine financial status and operating performnce. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Carry out review of components of the financial data and reports specified by the Internal Auditor to ensure that they are accurate and comply with company policies and guidelines.
• Assess production operations records and procedures, draft reports with best-practices recommendations for review by the Internal Auditor.
• Carry out random cycle counts of stock in the production pipeline and across the business.
• Assess the accuracy of the data reported by different sections of supply chain departments and advise the Assistant Internal Auditor on control deficiencies.
• Evaluate and provide reliable data on fabric and other wastages along the production pipeline. 

 Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in a business-related discipline.
• One year of work experience, preferably in an internal audit/inventory management environment.

Key skills

• Problem-solving: A problem-solving mindset to any challenging situation.
• Attention to detail: Ability to pick all important details in any piece of records and/or information being evaluated.
• Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapid change, including the ability to deal with shifting priorities.
• Strong team player: able to gain trust, respect, and confidence quickly and effectively
• Creative: An innovative thought process.
• Enthusiasm: Energy and determination to learn and achieve results