Job Purpose:
- Reporting to the Senior Internal Auditor,
the Internal Auditor will be responsible for implementing audit
strategies, audit work plans and programmes as well as conducting audits,
analysing data, identifying any control weaknesses and providing recommendations
for process improvements.
- We invite applications from highly
motivated professionals, with extensive experience in operational and
performance audits as well as risk-based approach to reviews. The
successful candidate should have excellent numeracy, computer and
financial skills/knowledge and experience preferably working in the
not-for-profit sector.
- It is expected that the Internal Auditor
will undertake audits within a challenging environment. This includes
leading in the design and delivery of new audit initiatives as well as
high level, strategic and complex audits. Secondly, the person will also
provide significant input to the design and delivery of ongoing risk
management and control initiatives. These will be designed and delivered
in accordance with the agreed internal auditing standards. This includes
contributing to the development of new and improved audit processes.
Key roles/Responsibilities:
- Preparation of risk based annual audit
plan and Internal audit budget.
- Ensure all audits are well planned and
conducted in accordance with professional standards.
- Undertake the design and delivery of new
audit initiatives.
- Develop professional and constructive
working relationships with staff and other stakeholders.
- Provide advice, guidance and support on
risk and control issues to a wide range of staff at different levels of
the organization.
- Produce quality reports for review by
Senior Internal Auditor.
- Ensure responses to reports are received,
reviewed, and acted upon.
- Follow up and monitoring on the
implementation of recommendations for internal audits, external audits,
project audits and other reviews.
- Ensure timely preparation of audit
reports.
Academic & Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting,
or any other related field.
- Professional qualification in
CPA/ACCA/CIA.
- Member of ICPAK or IIA in good standing.
Experience required:
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
preferably in donor funded projects in the NGO sector.
- Experience of working with people from
diverse backgrounds, demonstrating respect for, and understanding of,
cultural differences.
- Experience in operational, performance
and risk-based audits.
- Working knowledge of accounting systems
Technical & Behavioral
competences:
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Highly developed written and verbal
communication skills.
- Ability to work in challenging
environments and deliver on tight deadlines.
- Strong team player.
- Ability to take initiative and work
independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to travel as required
(approximately 40-50% of year)
How To Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates are required to submit their application including a
cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting relevant experience by
close of business on Monday,
22nd April 2024 to: recruit@nrt-kenya.org