Assistant Internal Auditor
Our client, a SACCO based
in South-Eastern Kenya is seeking suitable and qualified persons to fill the
position of Assistant Internal Auditor (Ref: AI/10/2022) to perform a full
audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’
effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable
directives, internal controls, and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, implement, and monitor internal
audit for the Sacco.
- Determining internal audit scope for the Sacco and
developing annual plans.
- Assist in the Preparation of a comprehensive audit
plan for the Sacco as regards the nature, extent and timing of the audit
activities.
- Checking the internal controls of the Sacco and
gauging their strengths and weaknesses.
- Recommending changes on how the Sacco is working so
as to have the internal controls in place to safeguard the Sacco assets.
- Checking the societies’ operations efficiency and
effectiveness and recommending changes in areas, which are inefficient and
ineffective.
- Checking the costs as per the vote and the
suitability of such expenditure.
- Performing duties, which would require
investigations, or other ad hoc duties such as quantifying losses for
court cases.
- Co-operate with external auditors on matters regarding
internal control and any other matters arising from their work.
- Checking the loans paid to ascertain that the
society’s relevant policies and procedures are followed.
- Checking monthly and final financial statements to
ascertain their accuracy and completeness.
- Perform and control the full audit cycle including
risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness,
financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and
regulations.
- Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation,
previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
- Prepare and present reports that reflect the audit’s
results and document process.
- Act as an objective source of independent advice to
ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
- Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion
measures and cost saving.
- Maintain open communication with management and the
audit committee
- Document process and prepare audit findings
memorandum
- Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s
interventions
- Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding
the sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and
performance standards.
- Checking the information system controls and ease
and suitability of use by the society staff and recommend necessary measures
to be undertaken to ensure its profitable use.
- Maintain working relationships and enforce SLAs
within departments to ensure timely communication and delivery of service
to customers.
- Continuously seek professional training to enhance
the quality of work.
- Assist colleagues through the contribution of
technical opinions and analysis to solve issues.
- Endeavor to be a team player through work
collaborations, sharing of new business ideas and mentoring new team
members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance & Accounting or
related degree from a recognized University.
- Must-Have CPA or ACCA qualifications.
- Must be a Bonafide member of the Institute of
Internal Auditors (IIA) or ICPAK.
- Must have Certification in Risk Management &
Systems Audit from a reputable body.
- Professional certification in Internal auditing from
a reputable body like (IIA) is an added advantage.
- Proven 5 years of related work experience in a
financial institution is an added advantage
- Experience with an organization implementing ISO
9001:2015, Quality Management System Standard is an added advantage.
- Minimum KCSE C+ mean grade.
- A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Other professional qualifications are an added advantage.
Key Skills and Competencies
Essential Knowledge/Skills Required
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting
software and databases
- Proven knowledge of auditing standards and
procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
- Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Sound independent judgment
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- Report writing and presentation skills
- A solid grasp of data analysis and performance
metrics
- Current information on the Sacco’s business and
financial affairs
- High level of professionalism and integrity
Desirable Knowledge/Skills and Experience Required
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and
compile detailed reports
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Assignment planning and project management skills
- Good personal judgment
- Self-confident and motivated
- Initiative and innovation
How to apply
Interested and qualified
applicants are requested to click on the link below and fill out the online
application form and submit it by 08th November
2022. Any applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted.
Link>>>> https://forms.office.com/r/JjQNi9QBhm
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 18th November 2022,
consider your application as unsuccessful.