Job Summary:

The Internal Auditor will be mandated to provide the Institute with independent, objective assurance and consulting services to add value to and improve operations. The directorate also helps the Institute to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of its risk management, control and governance processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Verifying final audit reports/queries on financial statements;
• Reviewing audit programmes and work plans for the Institute;
• Reviewing annual audit reports;
• Verifying the accuracy and disclosures in financial statements;
• Undertaking special audit investigations;
• Preparing audit operational plans;
• Leading audit teams in implementing audit work plans and audit fieldwork strategy;
• Carrying out risk assessment and develop management guidelines;
• Carrying out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations and preparing  audit reports; and
• Interpreting financial control and management resolution of the Institute.

Job Requirements

• Minimum ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) of which should be at management level or in a similar position in a comparable organization;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya finalist, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered member of any of the following professional bodies in good standing: – Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA);
• Certificate in Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) from Kenya Accountants National Examination Board (KASNEB);
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Analytical and decision making
• Change and transformation capabilities
• Communication Skills
• Customer Service Focus
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Leadership, integrity and people management skills
• Management Skills
• Strategic level thinking