Insurance Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

Internal Auditor (Insurance Industry)

Company Profile: Our client a reputable leader in the General Insurance industry with operations in East Africa – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda - seeks highly qualified and experienced individuals for the positions below for the Nairobi Office

Reporting to: Managing Director/ IRA Board

Job Role:  

the position will be responsible for the efficient management and operation of controls and internal management systems.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conducting risk assessment, preparing internal control time plans and designing the audit test procedures.
• Carrying out risk based Internal Control reviews.
• Reviewing the financial reports and accounting practices to evaluate the reliability of management and financial reporting. 
• Carrying out reviews on the Company’s IT infrastructure, security and control practices to ensure that IT risk and security exposures are adequately controlled
• Carrying out periodic spot checks on processes and records for selected high risk operating functions
• Coordinating the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures with key emphasis on the adequacy of controls. Testing for compliance with the procedures
• Facilitating Internal control review meetings and ensuring actions from internal control reports are drawn and agreed with the action holders
• Preparing and submitting management reports on Internal Control reviews with recommendations for corrective action to the Managing Director within the required time frame.
• Conducting follow-up reviews, ensuring actions are implemented correctly on a timely basis and maintaining the Key Issue Tracker file on progress of resolution of identified control gaps
• Liaises with external auditors on operating, financial and on risk management practices
• Communicates results of internal audit to stakeholders
• Assists in the implementation of recommendations from internal audit
• Conducts Investigations on irregularities, drawing up and overseeing implementation of measures to prevent recurrence

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified CPA (K)/ ACCA with a Bachelor’s Degree obtained from a recognized university.
• 8 years work experience at a senior position in audit management in a reputable organization, preferably in the Insurance Industry.
• Must be a Certified Internal Auditor.
• High moral and ethical standards and independence of mind with ability to defend his/her position on significant issues.
• Knowledge of computer audit packages will be an added advantage.
• Good team player with ability to work with minimal supervision and achieve excellence.

Skills

• Organization & Planning Skills
• Communication Skills
• Analytical/Research Skills
• Time management skills
• Problem Solving
• Team Building Skills
• Interpersonal Abilities
• Multicultural Sensitivity
• Problem-Solving

How to Apply

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com  quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted