Amref Internal Auditor Kenya Jobs

 Amref Audit Employment Opportunities in Kenya, 2015

Job Title Internal Auditor
Job Group/Grade JG4
Directorate/Unit Internal Audit
Physical Location Amref Headquarters

Main Purpose Of Job
To assist in review and audit of systems, projects and programmes to ensure the promotion of good stewardship of resources consistent with the purposes for which the funds were given.

Scope Of Job

Personnel

Personnel Reporting To The Job Holder Reporting Indirectly Or Through: None

Internal Auditor Key Responsibilities 

Systems evaluation

Conducting audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of organizational operations using professional audit standards and practices.

Assisting in evaluating and testing systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness and recommending remedial action wherein gaps have been identified

Documenting, evaluating and testing systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness to ensure

Compliance with policies and procedures;

Accomplishment of management’s objectives

Reliability and integrity of information;

Economic use of resources; and

Safeguarding assets.

Analyzing data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in internal controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, and non-compliance with country laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.

Inspecting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value in the recording and management of organization resources.

Carrying out reviews to identify discrepancies of information and/or documentation for the purpose of reaching resolution, ensuring accuracy of data and complying to established procedures.

Technical Support/conducting Audits

Assisting with information gathering and analysis for the annual internal audit risk assessment and audit planning process of AMREF operations

Perform audits under the direction of the team leaders (which can be senior manager, manager, senior internal auditors) and in compliance with the IIA’s International

Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) (i.e. standards for performance of internal auditing work).

Perform audits of operations functions and projects from planning through to report issuance.

Issue pre-audit announcement letters, gather pre-audit documentation, perform audit-specific risk assessment, develop audit program, conduct audit tests, develop draft reports reflecting results of testing, engage management in discussion of findings and obtain management action plan, and finalize report for review

Conducting special audits and investigations

Conducting compliance reviews of organisation records to ensure compliance with government statutory requirements in areas including but not limited to taxation laws, employment law and any other applicable requirements.

Monitoring the implementation of audit findings and recommendations and Country Offices

Performing work as part of investigation of allegations of fraud, waste or abuse in AMREF projects and operations

Establishing and ensuring management of a risk-register in each country that is regularly updated

Developing and discussing findings; coming to agreement on recommendations and timelines for corrective actions with responsible officers of operations audited and monitoring the implementation status of agreed recommendations

Inventory Management

Verifying organisation assets against the asset register and their effective and efficient utilisation.

Reviewing year-end inventory balances

Reporting Preparing audit reports based on findings

Developing periodic reporting on status of implementation of audit recommendations

Compliance

Carrying out reviews of organization records to ensure compliance with Government statutory requirements in areas including but not limited to taxation laws, employment law and any other applicable local requirements.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and plans.

Reviewing the current project policies, procedures and systems in place to ensure effective internal controls

Researching and keeping abreast of legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit methodology.

Familiarisation with AMREF’s relationship with donors, including main donor guidelines and principles

Working closely with donor relations officer

Information Management

Maintaining database of communications and evidence regarding follow-up activities and actions

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

Bachelors degree in a relevant field

Certified with relevant professional body such as CPA, ACCA, CIA or CISA

Ability to work with diverse groups including a variety of personality types

Ability to review and analyze financial records, financial reports and statements.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Experience

At least 3 years in auditing

Experience in audit of USG and EC grants

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Sensitivity in culturally diverse environments

Skills

Auditing Skills

Problem solving skills

Excellent communications skills

resourcefulness

Good interpersonal skills

Proficiency in ICT

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Competences

Analytical, strategic

High Integrity/ethics, commitment and respect for diversity

Confidentiality

Mature

Meeting deadlines and schedules

Prioritization

Conceptual thinking

Mental Competencies

Problem Analysis
The job demands analyzing issues and creating action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines

Flexible Thinking
The job requires flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances

Decision Making
The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered people management and programme implementation decisions and is accountable for them.

Communications

Oral
Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other staff members and country teams

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties

Written:
Internal : The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members and country teams

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively
Communicate with external

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods
The job requires a comprehensive knowledge of principles of accounting and Auditing standards, policies, regulations and/or laws governing NGOs and all AMREF policies and procedures

Work Environment
Normal office environment with frequent travel including travel to remote areas

Hours of Work
Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

Send your application HERE before 20th March 2015

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