Internal Auditor Job at Jhpiego

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families.

Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Baltimore and the Country Director, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance to the Senior Management Team on the adequacy and effectiveness of key internal controls in the Kenya offices.

Responsibilities:

• Review the current policies, procedures and systems in place to ensure effective internal controls
• Conduct regular audits to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations and compliance with policies, procedures, statutory laws and the industry best practices
• Evaluate and advise on the reliability and integrity of information and the efficient and effective use of resources
• Ensure that the organization’s assets are properly managed and safeguarded against loss
• Follow-up on the progress of implementation of recommendations of management
• Assist the Senior Management Team in determining of key institutional strategic risks and making recommendations on how these should be managed
• Participate in process and internal control improvement initiatives
• Maintain a working relationship with external auditors and ensure prompt implementation of their recommendations
  
• Conduct special reviews and investigations as and when requested.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance
• Qualified accountant with CPAK, ACCA or equivalent. CIA and/or CISA qualification will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years experience as auditor in an audit firm and experience in auditing NGOs
• Good understanding of internal audit including international trends and best practices
• Excellent analytical and report- writing skills
• Experience working on USAID and other donor-funded projects an asset
• Highly motivated, energetic, independent self starter with strong communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in IT particularly computer assisted audit techniques.

Interested applicants should send a CV and detailed cover letter to the following email address by 29th January 2010: HR-Kenya @ jhpiego.net indicating how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

A competitive remuneration will be offered according to qualifications and experience.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer