Internal Auditor
Reporting
to the Country Director, the role of the incumbent is designed to add value and
improve the organizations sustainable performance in key areas of planning,
internal controls, good stewardship in management of resources and reporting.
Essential Duties:
- Conduct risk
assessment of departments or functional areas in established/required
timeline.
- Provide timely
advice to the management on the formulation of risk management strategies
and policies in operations of the organization with a view of ensuring
that risks are mitigated.
- Review the
sustainability of internal control design, review office financial systems
and report on compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
and practices.
- Conduct audit
testing of specified area and identify reportable issues and dimension of
risk.
- Review financial
and data processing system with the aim of ensuring the system is
operating efficiently, effectively and accurately.
- Participate in a
variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering
information required to perform functions.
- Respond to
inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. staff, external auditors or
government agencies etc.) for the purpose of providing information on
accounting/financial operations and clarification as needed.
- Review internal
processes and controls for the purpose of ensuring financial information
is properly processed, reported and safeguarded.
- Make
recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on
the findings and recommendations and monitor management’s response and
implementation.
- Ensure major
risks are identified, analyzed and strategies to mitigate them put in
place
- Prepare internal
audit plan which fulfills the requirements of the organization
- Audit the
utilization of funds disbursed to various projects.
Requirements
for Appointment:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
- CPA, ACCA or
other internationally recognized accounting qualification
- A minimum four
years progressive audit experience is required, preferably in a reputable
organization.
- Experience with
risk assessment, control analysis, audit procedures and standards and the
internal framework of control preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Ability to
effectively and confidently discuss audit issues with management and
provide recommendations.
- Project
management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
- Strong
analytical, written/ verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship
building skills.
- Must have good
working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
- Must be computer
literate in using Microsoft Office programs.
Applications
with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees should be submitted to:
People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
On or before 29th June, 2012
Due to the urgency of the requirement to fill this position applications will be reviewed as they come
‘Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer’
