Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an
international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and
their families. Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with the Ministry of
Health in the areas of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child
Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.
Internal Auditor
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Baltimore and the
Country Director, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for providing
independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of key
internal controls in Jhpiego Kenya offices.
Responsibilities:
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Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to ensure
effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with policies,
procedures, statutory laws and the industry best practices; and provide
recommendations and advice on improvements to Jhpiego’s systems and procedures
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Routinely review company accounts and financial control systems
to evaluate and advise on the reliability and integrity of financial
information and the efficient and effective use of resources
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Review the current policies, procedures and systems to ensure
effective internal controls, and participate in development of new internal
control initiatives
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Ensure that the organization’s assets are properly managed and
safeguarded against loss
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Determine Jhpiego Kenya’s strategic risks and make
recommendations on how these should be managed
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Develop an annual internal audit plan for the Kenya office with
CFO and Country Director, and prioritize plan based on risks identified.
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Supervise activities of field based internal auditors and their
plans.
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Work with CFO and HQ staff in developing a comprehensive
standard audit program for use in other country offices
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Follow-up on the progress of implementation of internal and
external audit recommendations
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Provide regular updates to management and staff on audit and
compliance issues
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Conduct any ad-hoc audit, financial investigations, special
reviews and investigations as and when requested.
Qualifications:
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A Bachelors of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance. Masters
degree preferred
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Certified Accountant and Auditor with CPA (K) and CIA (K) or
equivalent. CISA qualification an asset
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A minimum of 5 years experience as auditor in an audit firm and
experience in auditing NGOs
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Good understanding of internal audit including international
trends and best practices, key areas of donor compliance.
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Excellent analytical and report writing skills
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Experience in auditing USAID or other donor-funded projects an
asset
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Highly motivated, energetic, independent self starter with
strong communication skills
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Ability to train and mentor other internal audit staff
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Demonstrate proficiency in IT particularly computer assisted
audit techniques.
Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and
detailed cover letter by email to HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org by 13th September 2013.
Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you
for the position.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer