Internal Auditor at World Vision Kenya

Major Responsibilities:

Technical Execution

• Participate in the Annual Planning process: contribute to the preparation of the annual audit plan as will be directed by the Associate Director - Auditing.

• Ensure the preparation of pre - audit information and coordinate receipt of information from the auditees before the fieldwork.

• Conduct detailed risk-based audit work and document findings of all allocated assignments within prescribed Audit Plan time lines.

• Review, assess and analyze data obtained for evidence of high risk deficiencies in internal control, duplication of efforts, extravagance, fraud and non-compliance with country laws, government regulations and management policies and procedures.

• Engage in special assignments (international assignments, investigations, reviews etc).

• Provide Audit Reports as required for quarterly presentation to WVK Board Audit & Risk Committee Meetings; also participate in the meetings as required.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure WV GIA quality audit standards are maintained during all phases of assigned audits not limited to timely audit binder setup and technical execution of audits during field work

• Develop and submit timely audit files and reports to SIA for review

• Ensure timely resolution of audit review feedback from SIA

Capacity building

• Engage in capacity building sessions for field staff (Auditees) on risk management and risk-based integrated audit approach, during audit field work.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• Must have a university degree in Commerce/Accounting/Business/Social Sciences or related fields. A post-graduate degree in Accounting/Management/Research/Statistics would be an added advantage.

• Must have professional accounting qualifications with minimum of CPA or ACCA, with an up-to-date membership status. Professional memberships in CIA/CISA/CFE are also required.

• Minimum work experience of four years in accounting or auditing.

• Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian industry, in particular Program implementation, Design monitoring and evaluation preferred.

• Must have experience with personal computing, email and general office productivity software (Microsoft Office Suite). A working knowledge of computerized accounting systems (e.g. Sun System) would be an added advantage.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Maintain at least 40 hours of continuous learning and development per year as per WV GIA and Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards.

• Have good communication and quantitative skills. Strong analytical skills are also a prerequisite.

• Attend and participate in daily devotions and weekly chapel services.