Role summary
Based
on the Conservancy in Kenya, the successful candidate will be responsible for
the day-to-day engagement, management and execution of the Conservancy’s audit
function. The internal audits will be designed to identify risks to achieving
the Conservancy’s strategic, operational, reporting and compliance objectives;
assess the adequacy of internal controls to mitigate identified risks; assess
the effectiveness and efficiency of the Conservancy’s operations. The position
will provide two core services: enterprise risk management, and internal audit.
This
position will report to the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee of Board and is
a key member of the Senior Leadership team at OPC.
This role main responsibilities include: –
- Formulate, develop and implement
risk management strategies and annual audit plans;
- Evaluates the adequacy of system
design, risk management and internal control framework in meeting
business, operational and control objectives;
- Performing Risk Assessment tailored
to each area under review necessary for the identification, analysis and
evaluation of areas of significant weaknesses.
- Prepare an annual risk-based audit
plan for approval by the Board Audit Committee and ensure its timely
execution and continuous monitoring having due regard to the relative risk
profile and the cost of resources.
- Preparing written reports to the
Board’s Audit Committee detailing identified key control points and
weaknesses in the system or function being audited and providing
innovative and creative recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory
conditions and improving operations.
- Develop, review and appraise the
soundness, adequacy, application and efficiency of accounting, financial,
business-process and other operating controls established to mitigate
potential risks and/ or detect their occurrence.
- Assess the adequacy and
effectiveness of the systems of internal controls, the compliance to laws
and regulations, and the reliability of management information utilized in
decision making.
- Periodically reporting to the Board
Audit Committee on significant issues related to the Conservancy’s risk
management, control and governance processes and related management action
plans.
- Following up audit recommendations
to ensure timely implementation/action and mitigation of identified risks
- Collaborate with cross-functional
teams to implement audit recommendations and monitor progress.
- Stay abreast of industry trends,
regulatory requirements, and best practices in internal auditing.
- Provide guidance and support to
management and staff on internal control issues and risk mitigation
strategies.
- Preparation and presentation of
standard monthly and periodic audit reports
- Undertakes any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
Education, qualifications, essential skills,
knowledge, and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
Finance, Commerce, Actuarial Science, BBIT or BSC (Computer Sc);
- CPA (K), ACCA or Chartered
Accountant Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
- Auditing experience of not less
than 7 years either in an audit firm or in reputable industry;
- Possess excellent report writing,
oral communication, logical, problem solving and analytical skills;
- Working knowledge of computer
assisted audit techniques, data analytics and Teammate and accounting
systems;
- Experience in auditing information
systems, Resource Planning systems and digital business processes will be
an added advantage.
- Experience in operational,
performance and risk-based audits
How To Apply
Interested
and qualifying candidates should submit their CV and Application letter only to jobs@olpejetaconservancy.org