Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

Our client a medium sized financial institution based in Western Kenya is seeking to recruit a qualified, dynamic, self motivated and results-oriented individual to fill the position of:
Internal Auditor
Reports to the General Manager on all Internal Audit issues.
The Key Responsibilities of the selected candidate will include:
• Conducting regular audits to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with policies, procedures and best practices
• Ensuring that the SACCO risk management procedures are in place and working;
• Conducting a review of the Society’s internal control systems for their adequacy, effectiveness and reliability;
• Ensuring that the Society’s assets are properly managed and safeguarded against loss, damage or any form of threats;
• Preparation of risk-based annual audit plans for continuous audit of internal controls and financial statements;
• Plan and coordinate the timely performance of special audit investigations and forensic audits as necessary;
• Preparation of periodic audit reports to the GM and the Board of Directors;
• Preparation of the department’s annual budget including control and monitoring of its implementation; and
• Overall co-ordination and supervision of audit staff to ensure implementation of audit plans as approved by the Directors.
Minimum Qualification & Working Experience
• Bachelor degree from a recognized university, with bias in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Be a certified Internal Auditor and be in possession of relevant Accounting qualification i.e. CPA, ACCA.
• Have at least five years’ experience in Audit preferably with a financial institution or a large audit firm.
• Must have Knowledge of computerized Financial Management Systems.
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV stating their current position and remuneration to: Email: bdrc@kuscco.com on or before 25th June 2010.
Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.