Internal Audit Officer

About the position

Job Title                                 :           Internal Audit Officer

Reports To:                           :           General Manager – Internal Audit

Department                           :           Internal Audit

Job Summary:

Responsible for audit, assessing compliance to policy and procedures and reporting any deviations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and contribute in the process risk assessment workshops for target audit areas and document the results for effective audit planning and execution.
• Develop appropriate audit tests aimed at addressing identified risks and achieving the desired audit objectives as per the agreed audit plan with a view to providing assurance that such risks are effectively managed/ mitigated.
• Make maximum use of computer assisted audit tools in automation of processes for use by the entire audit department.
• Quality assurance to ensure that all work delivered, including working papers both meet the standards required as well as support the audit findings, recommendations and conclusions
• Draft suitable audit reports highlighting key control weaknesses, non-compliance with procedures and management policies and regulatory requirements, among others on those areas audited.
• Participate in Departmental meetings to evaluate new developments in GA and the industry that may require modification of the audit approach as well as discuss the on- going audit progress and any challenges faced.
• Prepare audit plan for specific audit assignments and implement in consultation with GM Internal Audit and other functional heads within GA to ensure completion of assignments within agreed schedule.
• Participate in the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Ensure follow up and disposal of agreed audit recommendations logged from previous audits.
• Participate in the BAC file preparation.
• Maintaining effective relationships with business management.
• Research audit tools and leading audit practices as well as reviewing the current practices in the department to ensure conformity with International Standards and Best Practices.
• Review of fraud trends in conjunction with relevant stakeholders (including GM Internal Audit) and direct development of appropriate audit strategies for this risk.
• Periodic review of risk based audit process. Continue to update awareness of risk issues and changes across relevant business units and use this knowledge to amend audit approach where necessary
• Review documentation; approval and communication of policies and procedures as well as providing consultancy on their risk related elements.

Job Holder Specifications:

Education/Qualifications:

• CPA PART III
• A Business-related degree is essential

Working Experience:

• At least 2-year experience in auditing

If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your c.v to  careers@gakenya.com indicate the position applied for on the email subject line to be received on or before 15th December 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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