Key Responsibilities

The successful Consultant will be expected to:

• Conduct at least one physical internal audit visit every month during the contract period.
• Review accoun ng records, journals, ledgers, cash books, bank statements and bank reconcilia ons.
• Review financial transac ons and assess their accuracy, completeness, validity, authorisa on and proper recording.
• Verify payment documenta on and suppor ng records.
• Review donor-funded expenditure against approved budgets, grant agreements and donor requirements.
• Review procurement transac ons and assess compliance with HURIA’s procurement policies, procedures and applicable donor requirements
• Review payroll, statutory deduc ons, remi ances and relevant tax compliance ma ers.
• Assess the effec veness of HURIA’s internal control systems and risk management prac ces.
• Review asset management, asset registers and inventory controls.
• Review compliance with HURIA’s financial, administra ve and opera onal policies and procedures.
• Iden fy financial, opera onal and compliance risks and recommend prac cal correc ve measures.
• Review implementa on of previous internal and external audit recommenda ons.
• Prepare monthly internal audit reports and quarterly consolidated reports highligh ng findings, risks, recurring issues and recommenda ons.
• Provide technical advice and professional consulta on to the Finance Department throughout the engagement.
• Support HURIA during donor reviews, external audits, financial inspec ons and other compliance assessments when required.
• Promptly report significant financial irregulari es, material control weaknesses, suspected fraud or serious compliance concerns to the appropriate HURIA management structures

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A professional qualifica on in accoun ng or audi ng, such as CPA(K), ACCA or an equivalent interna onally recognised qualifica on.
• Current membership in ICPAK or another relevant professional accoun ng/audi ng body in good standing, where applicable.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, financial management, compliance or related assurance services.
• Demonstrated experience audi ng NGOs, civil society organisa ons and donor-funded projects.
• Demonstrated experience with donor-funded programmes and donor financial requirements.
• Experience with donors such as EKN, EU, USAID, FCDO, UN agencies or comparable bilateral/mul lateral donors will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan accoun ng, taxa on, statutory compliance and financial management requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, risk management, procurement controls and financial governance.
• Excellent analy cal, communica on and report-wri ng skills.
• Ability to provide prac cal, evidence-based and implementable recommenda ons.
• Experience working with organisa ons managing mul ple donor-funded projects and/or sub-gran ng arrangements will be an added advantage