Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive and flexible
annual audit work plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology
- Design and implement the organization’s
internal auditing programmes covering all areas of financial, accounting,
ICT and business systems processes
Conduct risk assessments on a
regular basis
- Review the extent to which departments
across the organization comply with policies and standard operating
procedures as approved by the Board and management
- Review reliability, suitability, accuracy
and integrity of financial and other management information
- Follow up actions taken by management to
remedy weaknesses identified by internal and external audit for timely
closure
Implement audit plans, including, as appropriate, any special tasks or investigations requested by Senior Management or the Board
- Appraise and report on adequacy and
effectiveness of system of internal controls deployed in the organization
- Monitor and report on reliability,
effectiveness and efficiency of financial reporting as well as compliance
of operations with applicable laws, regulations and standards
- Prepare periodic reports to management
and to the Board Audit and Risk Management committee providing information
on status and results of audit plan implementation
- Oversee evaluation of effectiveness of
risk management and governance processes xii. Develop budgets for the
audit and risk management function
- Develop, grow and manage a pool of talent
through an Internal Audit Competency Framework
- Member and Secretary to Board Audit and
Risk Management Committee
- Implement internal audit and risk
management related actions arising from Board decisions
- Keep abreast of developments and emerging
issues in both Accounting and Auditing professions for continual alignment
of audit and risk management systems to best practice
Candidate Profile:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
related field ii. Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
related course iii. CPA (K) or equivalent
- A registered member of ICPA K or
equivalent v. Member of Institute of Internal Auditors
- A minimum of 12 years’ of experience with
5 years as an internal audit manager or equivalent in an organization with
annual turnover of at least Kshs. 2 billion
- Proficiency in use of ICT systems
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
(CISA) qualification is an added advantage Functional skills; Leadership,
Communication; A nalytical and Report writing skills
How To Apply
Head Of Internal Audit &
Risk Management Position
- Detailed CV stating your current position
and salary, email address and telephone contacts;
- Names and contacts of three (3) Referees
(one of whom must be a professional who has supervised you at some point
in your career and another one a Senior Religious Leader);
- Copy of National Identity Card;
To:
The Chairman – MEDS Board of Directors
Mission
for Essential Drugs and Supplies
Email: HOIA-applications@meds.or.ke
- To apply, forward your CV
to recruitment@ke.gt.com by 9th May 2024 stating
the subject heading “Head Of Internal Audit & Risk Management ”
clearly indicating your current and expected remuneration.
Send
your application to HOIA-applications@meds.or.ke
