The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is Kenya’s premier bar association, with membership of all practicing advocates, currently numbering over thirteen thousand members. It has the mandate to advise and assist members of the legal profession, the government and the larger public in all matters relating to the administration of justice in Kenya. The Society was established by an Act of Parliament – The Law Society of Kenya Act (Chapter 18 of the Laws of Kenya). The Law Society in its present form was formed in 1948 by section 3 of the Law Society of Kenya Ordinance, 1949. That Act was later repealed by the current Law Society of Kenya Act, which came into force on 30th October, 1992. Our Vision The vision of the Law Society of Kenya is to empower our members and promote good governance and the just rule of law. Our Mission The Law Society of Kenya mission is to be a world recognized bar association in the provision of quality services, fostering advocacy and the rule of law.

REQUIREMENTS

• Assist in development of audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and audit objectives
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating key processes as appropriately identified in the risk assessment during assignment planning.
• Assist in identifying internal controls issues for key risk processes in a timely manner to proactively avert losses
• Assist in ensuring successful completion of assigned/planned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning, fieldwork and wrap up activities.
• Assist in performing audit procedures to verify the implementation and effectiveness of controls through testing and interacting with the relevant Society staff.
• Assist in preparation and submission of timely, quality audit reports Assist in constantly monitoring if the audit recommendations have been implemented by the management by way of follow- up audits and report on any gaps observed.
• Assist in managing of audit files and ensure proper filing of working papers;
• Perform detailed checks on key transactions to reassure that key performance measurement and reporting are robust and reliable.
• Assist the case investigation related to fraud, breach cases and other Code of Business Principles.
• Perform ad-hoc audits if requested by Manager Audit & Risk and other functions.
• Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Secretary/CEO from time to time

QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Accounting Finance, Business Administration or other related field.
• Professional: CPA III or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years relevant experience at equivalent position.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Knowledge of computerized audit techniques and experience in systems audit will be an added.