Sacco Internal Auditor Job in Nairobi, Kenya

We are a leading National Sacco with a membership of over 13,000 spread across Kenya. 

We are seeking to fill the vacant position of Internal Auditor in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Reporting to the CEO, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for ensuring that all Sacco operations are in compliance with existing legislations, Sacco Rules, Regulations and Procedures and will have the overall responsibility to manage the Sacco’s Internal Audit function, providing an independent and objective appraisal of Sacco’s financial, operational and internal control activities. 

The position will also provide recommendations for improving these controls and other aspects of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulating and implementing the internal audit strategy to evaluate the Sacco’s operating standards
• Initiating and maintaining internal audit controls systems for effective utilization of the Society’s resources
• Coordinating internal and external auditors annual and interim audits
• Preparing periodic audit reports for the Board
• Ensuring compliance with established and internationally recognized management systems, administrative and personnel policies as well as procurement procedures
• Conducting ad- hoc and special audit of systems and financial transactions
• Evaluating the financial and operational procedures of adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems
• Advising the Board on audit, risk and control issues
• Determining compliance with policies and procedures, by laws and other laws
• Reporting functionally to the audit committee and administratively to the C.E.O
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned

Education and Professional Qualifications

• First degree in business related field from a recognized university
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K)
• Proficiency in MS office packages and working experience in a computerized environment preferably an ERP
• Member of ICPAK with a current good standing
• At least three (3) years relevant experience, two (2) of which must be in a senior audit position in a financial institution or co-operatives sector.
• Knowledge of credit and lending principles
• Adequate knowledge of Regulatory framework in the financial/Sacco sector will be an added advantage

Interested candidates MUST submit current CV giving day time telephone contact, email address, (3) referees who should be present or previous employers and a covering letter explaining suitability for the position addressed to the Chairman on or before November 04, 2014 to:

DNA No. 1731
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.