Job Title: Internal Auditor
Hiring Organization: Ol
Pejeta Conservancy
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Wildlife
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/04/2024
Based on
the Conservancy in Kenya, the successful candidate will be responsible for the
day-to-day engagement, management and execution of the Conservancy’s audit
function. The internal audits will be designed to identify risks to achieving
the Conservancy’s strategic, operational, reporting and compliance objectives;
assess the adequacy of internal controls to mitigate identified risks; assess
the effectiveness and efficiency of the Conservancy’s operations. The position
will provide two core services: enterprise risk management, and internal audit.
This
position will report to the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee of Board and is
a key member of the Senior Leadership team at OPC.
This role main responsibilities include: –
- Formulate,
develop and implement risk management strategies and annual audit plans;
- Evaluates
the adequacy of system design, risk management and internal control
framework in meeting business, operational and control objectives;
- Performing
Risk Assessment tailored to each area under review necessary for the
identification, analysis and evaluation of areas of significant
weaknesses.
- Prepare
an annual risk-based audit plan for approval by the Board Audit Committee
and ensure its timely execution and continuous monitoring having due
regard to the relative risk profile and the cost of resources.
- Preparing
written reports to the Board’s Audit Committee detailing identified key
control points and weaknesses in the system or function being audited and
providing innovative and creative recommendations for correcting
unsatisfactory conditions and improving operations.
- Develop,
review and appraise the soundness, adequacy, application and efficiency of
accounting, financial, business-process and other operating controls
established to mitigate potential risks and/ or detect their occurrence.
- Assess
the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems of internal controls, the
compliance to laws and regulations, and the reliability of management
information utilized in decision making.
- Periodically
reporting to the Board Audit Committee on significant issues related to
the Conservancy’s risk management, control and governance processes and
related management action plans.
- Following
up audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation/action and
mitigation of identified risks
- Collaborate
with cross-functional teams to implement audit recommendations and monitor
progress.
- Stay
abreast of industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in
internal auditing.
- Provide
guidance and support to management and staff on internal control issues
and risk mitigation strategies.
- Preparation
and presentation of standard monthly and periodic audit reports
- Undertakes
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Education,
qualifications, essential skills, knowledge, and experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Actuarial Science, BBIT or BSC
(Computer Sc);
- CPA
(K), ACCA or Chartered Accountant Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
- Auditing
experience of not less than 7 years either in an audit firm or in
reputable industry;
- Possess
excellent report writing, oral communication, logical, problem solving and
analytical skills;
- Working
knowledge of computer assisted audit techniques, data analytics and
Teammate and accounting systems;
- Experience
in auditing information systems, Resource Planning systems and digital
business processes will be an added advantage.
- Experience
in operational, performance and risk-based audits
How To
Apply
Interested
and qualifying candidates should submit their CV and Application letter only to jobs@olpejetaconservancy.org