Position: Internal Auditor

Job Ref.: KAI253245

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Insurance

Reporting To:
Board Audit Committee & Managing Director

Objective of the Position: The Internal Auditor will provide an independent, objective and internal audit assessment aimed at improving the company operations both at external and internal levels by designing a systematic and disciplined approach of reviewing all the business, governance and risk management processes as per International Auditing Standards and Guidelines issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

 
Key Deliverables
  • In conjunction with the risk management function, develop a risk–based annual audit plan
  • Design internal audit procedures and work programs, document in detail the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
  • Advise management on the resourcing requirements for the Internal Audit function, including any potential outsourcing arrangements.
  • Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.
  • Conduct risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established/required timeline
  • Discuss audit findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues to senior management.
  • Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions /mitigating controls recommended in the audit reports
  • Provide feedback to the management/Board Committee on execution of mitigating factors of the internal controls.
  • Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by senior management, Managing Director or the Board Audit Committee.
  • Provide support to the company’s anti-fraud programs
  • Assist the development of an internal control culture, including training of staff.
  • Monitor the trends and developments of the internal audit function in other sectors and international standards.
  • Liaise with the external auditor on internal control issues
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA K
  • A minimum of four years’ experience working as an internal auditor in financial industry
  • Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills Systems knowledge and familiarity Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task.
  • Proper and organized documentation skills and attentive to detail Good Presentation Skills
  • Knowledge of Insurance Act and IRA Regulatory Rules
How to Apply

If you have the required experience & skills to succeed and seek a challenging opportunity, please send your application letter including an up to date CV with 3 referees to quality2015jobs@gmail.com (Subject of the email should be the title of the POSITION APPLIED FOR + JOB REF)

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