Reporting functionally to the Audit Sub-Committee and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement annual risks based internal plan that outlines the activities to be undertaken by the internal Audit department.
Lead internal Audit department as per the approved internal Audit Charter and internal Audit plan, regulatory guidelines and institute of Internal Auditors guidelines and standards.
Carry out independent assessments of the society’s system of internal control and advise the management and Board on their appropriateness and effectiveness
Review monthly management reports as well as Sasra returns to ensure correctness, accuracy and completeness.
Determine the level of compliance with internal policies, products, statutory and regulatory requirements.
Carry out surprise spot checks on all sensitive areas of the society.
Prepare and present timely audit reports to the Audit committee and at the same time provide secretarial duties to the committee.
Conduct post audit reviews to assess the implementation of recommendations outlined in both internal and external audit reports.
Liaise with external auditors on both interim and final audits and agreeing with respective departments the action plans requires guide and support the departments in the necessary preparations.
Produce reports to the CEO on day-to-day operations of the society
Liaise with supervisory committee on quarterly basis.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Competencies
Analytical thinking
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Networking and relationship building skills
Flexible
Proactive
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with coworkers, staff and external contacts and to work effectively in a professional team environment
Self drive
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance Option)
CPA (K) or equivalent and registered with ICPAK
At least five (5) years’ experience in a similar function.
Knowledge of SACCO industry program, policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices
Knowledge of standards for professional practice of internal auditing and code of ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
A previous hand on experience in Navision System is required.
Basic MIS office skills
Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Self motivated individual with impeccable integrity
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
Must be aged between 28-35 years
Valid Certificate of good conduct from the Government of Kenya
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