Job Vacancy For An Internal Auditor in Western Kenya - Jobs in Kenya

Our client a medium sized financial institution based in Western Kenya is seeking to recruit a qualified, dynamic, self motivated and results-oriented individual to fill the position of:

Internal Auditor

Reports to the General Manager on all Internal Audit issues.

The Key Responsibilities of the selected candidate will include:

* Conducting regular audits to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with policies, procedures and best practices
* Ensuring that the SACCO risk management procedures are in place and working;
* Conducting a review of the Society’s internal control systems for their adequacy, effectiveness and reliability;
* Ensuring that the Society’s assets are properly managed and safeguarded against loss, damage or any form of threats;
* Preparation of risk-based annual audit plans for continuous audit of internal controls and financial statements;
* Plan and coordinate the timely performance of special audit investigations and forensic audits as necessary;
* Preparation of periodic audit reports to the GM and the Board of Directors;
* Preparation of the department’s annual budget including control and monitoring of its implementation; and
* Overall co-ordination and supervision of audit staff to ensure implementation of audit plans as approved by the Directors.

Minimum Qualification & Working Experience

* Bachelor degree from a recognized university, with bias in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
* Be a certified Internal Auditor and be in possession of relevant Accounting qualification i.e. CPA, ACCA.
* Have at least five years’ experience in Audit preferably with a financial institution or a large audit firm.
* Must have Knowledge of computerized Financial Management Systems.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV stating their current position and remuneration to: Email: bdrc@kuscco.com on or before 25th June 2010.

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.