Co-op Consultancy. A business advisory arm of the Co-operative Bank group

Internal Auditor REF: (IA/11/24)

Job expires on November 25th, 2024

Our client, a licensed Deposit Taking Sacco headquartered in Nairobi, is seeking to recruit qualified and highly motivated individuals to fill the position of Internal Auditor.

Reporting Administratively to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Internal Auditor shall head the Internal Audit Department. The individual will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the society’s internal controls and providing objective and independent assurance to the management and the board that the society’s operations are aligned to the applicable legislation, bylaws, policies and best practice. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this position includes but shall not be limited to:

  • Using a risk-based methodology to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, applicable laws and best practice.
  • Develop and implement risk-based audit plans coveting all activities of the society.
  • Coordinate all audit operations guided by best practice and internal audit policies.
  • Prepare and present reports with recommendations to the management, audit and risk
  • committee and the board in a clear and timely manner.
  • Design a follow up mechanism to ensure agreed recommendations are implicated within
  • designated timelines.
  • Design a rating mechanism for all auditees aligned with the performance management
  • system.
  • Handle the external audits efficiently and in a timely manner.
  • Continuously educate the staff on risk.
  • Review the Internal Audit policy and charter to align with best practice and emerging trends and developments.
  • Carry out investigations as requested.

Minimum Qualification & Attributes

  • Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting/Finance Option)
  • Must be a CPA (K) holder.
  • Minimum five years’ experience in a similar position
  • Member of ICPAK or Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
  • Working expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Audit Software
  • Good understanding of ERPS, specifically Microsoft Navision

Core Competencies

  • Analytical and investigation skills
  • Excellent communication, reporting and interpersonal skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Managerial skills and ability to lead teams

How to apply

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to click on the link below and fill out the online application form and submit by 25th November 2024. Any applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted.

https://forms.office.com/r/SdfymcjdWv

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 26th November 2024, consider your application unsuccessful.

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