Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

A leading General Insurance Company in Kenya is seeking for a qualified experienced and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Internal Auditor.

Purpose: To provide independent, objective assurance and advice designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations while focusing on internal control systems, risk management framework and governance.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Developing and implementing an Annual Risk-Based Audit Plan. 
  • Enterprise Risk Management planning, execution, monitoring, evaluation and consolidation of the Company’s Risk Management matrices. 
  • Communicating and reporting audit and enterprise risk management findings to management and the board, providing secretarial services to the Audit Board Committee. 
  • Following up the implementation and closure of Board Audit committee’s resolutions. 
  • Planning and conducting special audit assignments as directed by the Board Audit Committee and Managing Director. 
  • Develop and implement a risk strategy that reflects on transparency and accountability. 
  • Implementing robust policies and procedures to mitigate risk in operations while identifying and communicating improvement of the management of key risks.
  • Overseeing the application and adherence to risk management framework across the organization.
  • Identifying, developing and maintaining systems required to support management in the risk  management process across the organization. 
  • Liaising with external auditors, special auditors, investigators, police, KACC etc. as required. 
  • Conducting training needs analysis on risk management, design and implementing training programs. 
  • Developing, implementing and controlling internal audit budget, compliance with operating framework.
Academic Qualifications
  • A first degree in Finance or Accounting is a must.
  • Masters’ degree in Finance or Accounting is an added advantage.
Professional Qualifications
  • CPA/or ACCA. CISA is an added advantage.
Experience
  • At least 7 years’ experience in Finance or Auditing 3 years of which must be at managerial level.
Skills and Competencies
  • Proven intellectual leadership in managing people, operations and financial resources, 
  • proven ability to think strategically and design long term plans,
  • strong planning and coordination skills, 
  • strong analytical skills and 
  • report writing skills. 
 Written applications, CV and testimonials should be sent to:

DN/A 1751
P.O. Box 49010
00100 GPO
Nairobi


To reach not later than 28th January, 2015.