Opportunity Kenya Ltd is a
microfinance institution with operations in Nairobi, Western, Nyanza and Rift
Valley regions of Kenya.
In line with the growing business
needs, we are seeking highly competent, focused and results oriented applicants
to fill Internal Audit Manager Position
to be based in the Head Office.
Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee activities of the Department including
planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling activities
of Head Office and Business Units in line with the overall business goals
and objectives of the directorate.
- Coordinating, developing and motivating a
staff within the audit function of the bank.
- Conducting spot checks on high risk rated
business offices along with regular cash audit.
- Partner with management to identify risks,
develop action plans and monitor completion.
- Communicates audit progress and findings by
providing information in status meetings; highlighting unresolved issues;
reviewing working papers; preparing final audit reports.
- Informs management of audit findings through
conducting regular meetings with management to communicate audit findings
and explore suitable solutions.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with
applicable laws, regulations and corporate policies.
- Lead day-to-day Internal Audit Department
activities in the performance and management of internal audits, and
management of special projects, primarily departmental, investigative and
accounting.
- Act as Internal Audit’s liaison with the
Company’s process owners, management and external auditors.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or Finance, CPA
(K)/ACCA qualification.
- Master’s degree in Finance or management CISA,
CIA is desirable.
- 4 years’ experience in External Audit or in
Banking Audit background.
- Advanced report writing skills.
- Advanced computer skills-MS Office and excel.
- Thorough knowledge of financial services/Micro
finance industry policies and industry development.
- Thorough knowledge and of regulatory
requirements as relates to MFBs institutions.
- Accounting principles and procedures including
International Accounting Standards and ICPAK guidelines.
The Ideal Candidate will possess the
following attributes
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good at Investigation and probing skills.
- Knowledgeable of relevant laws including the
Companies Act.
- Broad knowledge of industry and operations
with banking or lending-related audit experience and mobile money or Mpesa
audit experience will be a distinct advantage.
- Ability to institute new, revolutionary ways
of strategic business approaches, risk management and control practices.
- Has to portray leadership and integrity
qualities.
- Self-driven, goal oriented, dependable and
independent mind.
- Free to travel occasionally around different
parts of the country.
Qualified employees are invited to
send their application letters, an up-to-date CV, copies of academic and
professional certificates and names & telephone contacts for three current
referees to okljobs@opportunitykenya.com by Wednesday 8th April 2015
