Senior internal Auditor

Contract Duration: Three Years with Six Months Probationary Period
We are looking for a competent Senior internal Auditor to add value and improve our business operations by providing independent and objective assurance on risk management and internal controls.

Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent shall be tasked with the following responsibilities:

Developing Audit Programs for the Audit Assignments in the Audit Plan.
Conducting risk based internal audits as per the Audit Plan.
Review implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management framework and provide Quarterly Status reports.
Ensuring that the internal controls are reviewed and documented on their effectiveness and adequacy;
Supervising the preparation of work programs to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;
Recommending mitigation measures to address identified weaknesses where necessary;
Constantly monitor the implementation of both Internal and External audit recommendations by way of follow up audits and provision of status report on the unresolved audit issues;      
Leading the audit team in performing other adhoc audit assignments relating to governance, risk management and control as appropriate.
Providing support to the External Auditors
Carry out other duties as may be assigned.

PERSON’S SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this position, the person must have:

A minimum eight (8) years in relevant work in comparable position;
Master’s Degree in any of the following: Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution is an added advantage
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or other recognized equivalent qualifications;
CPA (K), CISA, CIA or its equivalent;
Membership of a professional body – Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) and /or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya);
Proficiency in Computer applications;
In-depth understanding of business processes and ability to identify key process risks and internal related controls
Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
Experience in auditing USG funded programs will be an added advantage

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Good communication skills and interpersonal skills;
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism
Good communications, report writing and presentation skills
Self-driven individual with ability to work under minimal supervision

Applicants interested in the above position should submit the following:Interested applicants to apply for this job for following this link:Recruitment Portal (unes.co.ke) or visit our career page on our website.All applications to reach the undersigned on or before April 23rd 2021.Hard Copies will not be accepted.www.unes.co.keN/B:UNES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Apply via :

recruitment.unes.co.ke