Senior Auditor

Job description

Requisition ID: req5206Sector: ComplianceOpen to Expatriates: YesJob DescriptionReporting to the Senior Director Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor will conduct audits of IRC locations and functions. The audits will be designed to identify risks to achieving the IRC’s strategic, operational, reporting and compliance objectives; assess the adequacy of internal controls to mitigate identified risks; access the effectiveness and efficiency of IRC operations; and recommend appropriate actions to reduce associated risks. The audits will focus on evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of global and local processes and controls.The Senior Internal Auditor will not only strive to provide the highest level of professional service but also maintain the highest ethical standards and due professional care in their work.Major Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Director Internal Audit in planning Country Office and functional audits, special reviews and investigations.
Conduct Country Office and functional audits, special reviews and investigations.
Draft audit findings that clearly describe the conditions, criteria, cause and effect and recommendations to correct identified deficiencies.
Assist the Senior Director Internal Audit in monitoring progress of the corrective actions by management to correct identified deficiencies.
Assist the Senior Director Internal Audit in continuously improving the audit process through new tools and techniques.

QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in business related field.Certificates or Licenses: CPA/CA or CIA or actively pursuing one of these certificationsWork Experience

Minimum 2 years of external or internal auditing experience
Experience working in the Not-for-Profit or INGO sectors or grant supported organizations

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

Communications – Written and Oral English
COSO Internal Control Framework
Risk Management Principles and Techniques
Auditing Principles and Techniques
Data Analysis
Process Documentation
MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO

Language Skills: Fluency in French a plusWorking EnvironmentPosition is based in Nairobi, Kenya with a standard office work environmentTravel up to 50% including travel to underdeveloped countries