Internal Auditor
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Internal
Audit Manager the role holder will be responsible for conducting internal
audits in line with the audit plan or as requested by the board or audit
committee.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify
and critically evaluate elements of governance and risk management in the
service, design appropriate risk management and mitigation strategies for
implementation.
- Plan
and execute internal audits in accordance with International standards on
professional practice of internal audit and department’s audits
methodology.
- Develop,
consultation with Internal Audit Manager, detailed audit programs based on
the documented procedures and best practice, for each identified audit
project, giving special attention to potential risk areas.
- Carry
out detailed audit tests on all the Group’s operations based on standard
audit programs in accordance with the approved Annual Audit Plan. This
includes review of operations, highlighting areas of internal control
weakness and making recommendations to improve efficiency. The jobholder
may change the scope of the audit if actual circumstances in the field so
demand.
- 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.
- Ensure
detailed audit tests are performed on all the Group’s operations based on
Standard audit programs in accordance with the approved annual audit plan.
This includes recommendations to improve efficiency. The job holder may
change the scope of the audit if actual circumstances in the field so
demand.
- Determine
internal audit scope for particular assignments.
- Maintain
open communication with management and audit department management.
- Develop
new continuous improvement initiatives, evaluate the adequacy of internal
control systems.
- Gather
adequate audit evidence to support findings and suggestions for
improvement.
- Discuss
with the Internal Audit Manager on the appropriate method in gathering
audit evidence, depending on the actual circumstances encountered in the
field in the course of the fieldwork, the job holder will constantly
discuss the findings of the business so that only unresolved issues appear
in the final report.
- Pay
visit to Regional and Branch offices to ensure operations are in line with
the Group.
- Assisting
the Internal Audit Manager in the review and documentation of existing
accounting, administrative and internal control systems for adequacy and
effectiveness and making recommendations for improvement. This will cover
the Group operations and call for a thorough understanding of all the
Group’s operations.
- Work
with the Internal Audit Manager in verifying compliance with all the
relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver
on performance requirements as defined in the departments’ strategy map,
balanced scorecard and Personal Scorecard.
Key Performance Measures:
As described in your Personal Scorecard.
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:
- Bachelor’s
degree in relevant field.
- CPA
(K) certified is a requirement.
- Certified
Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Analyst (CISA) and
Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) are an added advantage.
- 4-6
years working experience in an Audit related field.
Technical/ Functional
competencies:
- Knowledge
of internal audit procedure.
- Decision
making – ability to make strategic decisions in a timely and effective
manner.
- High
moral and ethical standing.
- Highly
motivated.
How to Apply
Unposting Date: 21-02-2023
