Internal Audit Manager at Kakamega County

Internal Audit Manager Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate the company’s risk profile, and advice the company of the appropriate risk appetite;
• Evaluate efficiency, effectiveness and economy;
• Ensure all special investigations are properly defined and executed including personally investigating any fraud cases;
• Develop internal audit policies and procedures manual;
• Developing risk register;
• Executing internal audits in compliance with international audit standards guidelines and best practices;
• Developing audit programmes for audit of all areas of the company’s operations and Preparing audit reports;
• Appraising adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls;
• Reviewing the systems established to ensure compliance with the policies, plans, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations;
• Assessing the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets;
• Conducting investigative audits as may be required from time to time;
• Ensuring audit trails in MIS and manual documentation, all entries have supportive documentation and there exist adequate system backup in all areas of operation;
• Monitor integrity of financial statements;
• Provide advice to audit committee and implementing their recommendations.

Qualifications for the Internal Audit Manager Job

• Bachelors’ degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• Member of the relevant professional body (ICPAK,CIA or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya) ;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in auditing (public or private) or equivalent experience is required;
• Good communication and report writing skills;
• Team player;
• Analytical & decision making skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; and
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.